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SureFire Sidekick vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 325% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 780% 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$44Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
1100 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry On KeychainEmergency SituationsGeneral Utility Uses
Everyday CarryTravelKeychain UseDaily Use
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight Keychain DesignHigh Performance LED With Smooth Broad BeamRechargeable Integrated Battery With Micro USB ChargingSturdy Pushbutton Switch With Mode AccessGood Runtime On All Brightness Levels
Compact And Lightweight At 8 GramsBright For Its Size With 40 Lumens OutputLong Runtime Of Up To 11 Hours On Low ModeUSB C Rechargeable With 2.5 Hour Charging TimeIp68 Waterproof RatingEasy One Button Operation
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer ConstructionNot Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry
Relatively Low Max Output (40 Lumens) May Not Suffice For Demanding TasksMinimal Impact Resistance (1 Meter)No Detailed Material Specification
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