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SureFire Sidekick vs Wuben G1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 325% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

SureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max lumens: 300 lmWuben G1 — Beam distance: 15 m (49 ft)Wuben G1 — Max candela: 55 cdWuben G1 — Weight: 8 g (0.28 oz)Wuben G1 — Length: 68 mm (2.68 in)Wuben G1 — Retail price: US$24.95Wuben G1 — Max lumens: 40 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire Sidekick
Wuben G1
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 keychain▣Emergency situations▣General utility uses
▣Everyday carry▣Travel▣Keychain use▣Daily use
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight keychain design✓High-performance LED with smooth broad beam✓Rechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB charging✓Sturdy pushbutton switch with mode access✓Good runtime on all brightness levels
✓Compact and lightweight at 8 grams✓Bright for its size with 40 lumens output✓Long runtime of up to 11 hours on low mode✓USB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging time✓IP68 waterproof rating✓Easy one-button operation
Common complaints
⚠Limited impact resistance due to polymer construction⚠Not 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 tasks⚠Minimal impact resistance (1 meter)⚠No detailed material specification