Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 434% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 567% 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$266.95Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
1338 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
73 m (240 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
Common praise
Highly durable and reliable build qualitySmooth and easy to adjust brightness levels with a knobComfortable, adjustable headband with moisture-wicking forehead padWide, well-focused flood beam ideal for near-field tasksRemembers last brightness settingIncludes red filter lens for night vision compatibility
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
Common complaints
Red filter lens is removable and can be easily lostKnob can rotate continuously making it hard to detect max/min outputNot USB rechargeable, requiring battery swaps
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky
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