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Streamlight Scorpion LED vs Wuben X5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben X5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5614% 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$60Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
129 g (4.55 oz)Lightest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
9000 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP65
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday CarryEmergency preparedness
Everyday carry with flat EDC design for flush pocket carryUsers needing white, UV, and green laser in one lightSituations requiring backup power via AAA batteries
Common praise
Compact and lightweightBright output for sizeDurable constructionRubberized grip and anti-roll head
Innovative 3-in-1 light combination in a compact flat lightAAA battery fallback for extended useConvenient dual switches and rotary dial UI with lockout modeRobust build quality with anodized aluminum housingIP65 dust and water resistance and impact resistance
Common complaints
Consumes lithium batteries quicklyBattery life shorter than shelf life
Lower than rated maximum output in practical useLow CRI of white LEDTurbo mode steps down quickly after 1 minuteModerate weight and thickness compared to some competitors
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