Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.85Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
840 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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