Comparison Console
Streamlight Stinger 2020 vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stinger 2020 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2200% 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$225Cheapest
US$249.99Most expensive
Weight
349 g (12.31 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
25000 cdLowest candela
40900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
315 m (1033 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1440 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x SL-B26 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable (2600mAh)
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
Micro USB charging cradle and built-in Micro USB port on batteries
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useDuty useOutdoor activitiesEvery situation requiring powerful illumination
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
High maximum output and brightnessLong runtime especially on medium and low modesErgonomic design with firm grip and anti-roll bodyMode selector switch allowing quick access to desired outputMultiple activation switches (front and tail) for convenienceIPX7 water resistance and 2 meter impact resistanceCompatibility with existing Stinger chargersBuilt-in Micro USB charging on batteries for on-the-go charging
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
Maximum output is a brief burst then steps down to half-brightnessSwitches require considerable force to activate constant on, less comfortable than older modelsWide beam angle reduces peak beam intensity and range compared to previous high-intensity variants
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky