Comparison Console
Streamlight Vantage 180 X vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1020% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1020% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3720% 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$175.49Cheapest
US$199.95Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
7200 cdHighest candela
5329 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
146 m (479 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
11460 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 Rechargeable Battery Pack or CR123A Lithium batteries
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB (via SL-B26 battery pack)
Micro-USB integrated charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
High-impact nylon with stainless steel clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
FirefightersHelmet-mounted useRight-angle light applicationHandheld flashlight useMulti-use versatility
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional use
Common praise
Multi-function design adaptable to different mounting and handheld usesGood brightness level with 250 lumens max outputIPX7 waterproof and sturdy constructionLong runtimes especially on rechargeable battery
High maximum output with stable beamHigh color rendering index (CRI) with neutral white 5000K tintLong runtime up to 191 hours on low modeIntuitive and simple user interfaceSolid build quality with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistanceIncludes a powerful magnet and pocket clip for convenienceIntegrated charging with efficient buck driver circuitVersatile lighting modes including strobe and SOS
Common complaints
Weight slightly higher for an EDC flashlight at 167gBeam distance and lumen output may be limited for some tactical needs
Larger size compared to some other compact EDC flashlightsRough threads at the head end on some samplesOptic lacks a glass lens which may affect serviceabilityNo reverse mode cycling in the user interfaceBattery pack is long and may not fit all chargers
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