Comparison Console
Streamlight Wedge XT vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1650% 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$98.99Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
74.3 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1900 cdLowest candela
3000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
110 m (361 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Polymer Cell
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
Compact and ergonomic designDurable anodized aluminum housingWaterproof and impact resistantGood runtime and brightness balanceEasy one-handed operationProgrammable modes and battery status indicator
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
None noted in provided sources
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly