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Streamlight Vulcan 180 vs Wuben B1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben B1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben B1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben B1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben B1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben B1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 397% 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.

Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Beam distance: 548 m (1798 ft)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Max candela: 75000 cdStreamlight Vulcan 180 — Weight: 1120 g (39.51 oz)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Length: 188.7 mm (7.43 in)Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Retail price: US$210Streamlight Vulcan 180 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Wuben B1 — Beam distance: 179 m (587 ft)Wuben B1 — Max candela: 21462 cdWuben B1 — Weight: 555 g (19.58 oz)Wuben B1 — Length: 53 mm (2.09 in)Wuben B1 — Retail price: US$179.95Wuben B1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$210Most expensive
US$179.95Cheapest
Weight
1120 g (39.51 oz)Heaviest
555 g (19.58 oz)Lightest
Length
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Longest
53 mm (2.09 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
75000 cdHighest candela
21462 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
548 m (1798 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
435 minShortest runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Built-in 6600mAh Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
IP65
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
Polycarbonate & Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
▣Firefighting And Emergency Scene Lighting▣Utility And Industrial Use▣Situations Needing High Visibility In Thick Smoke Or Low Visibility Conditions
▣Mountain Biking▣Dirt Roads▣Forest Trails▣Night Riding▣Rural/highway Commuting▣Security Patrols▣Camping▣Wildlife Conservation
Common praise
✓High Brightness Output With 1200 Lumens And Long Beam Distance Of 548 Meters✓Durable Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof Rating And Impact Resistance✓Useful 180° Tilting Head To Aim Light Where Needed✓Integrated Blue Taillight Leds Enhance Visibility In Thick Smoke✓Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery With Convenient Charging Options✓Flat Base For Stable Hands Free Use
✓Very Bright Output Up To 3600 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance With Wide 180° Spread✓Convenient Wireless Remote Control✓Good Waterproof And Impact Resistance✓Long Runtime Up To 36 Hours On Low Mode
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠Moderate Runtime On High Setting (around 4.75 To 7.25 Hours)⚠Long Recharge Time (9 To 11 Hours)
⚠No Beam Cutoff Making It Unsuitable For City Street Riding⚠Head Can Overheat If Not Cooled While Running At High Brightness⚠Mount Clamp Fits Limited Handlebar Diameters

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