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SureFire Minimus vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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
Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus 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 Minimus 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 12633% 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$199.95Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Shortest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
5329 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
146 m (479 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
11460 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB integrated charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional use
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
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
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
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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