Comparison Console
SureFire E1D LED Defender vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 833% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 833% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14592% 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$195Cheapest
US$199.95Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
6620 cdHighest candela
5329 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
146 m (479 ft)Highest
Max runtime
78 minShortest runtime
11460 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 123A lithium
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB integrated charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional use
Common praise
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
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
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)
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