Comparison Console
SureFire Sidekick vs Wuben G2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5500% 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$22.99Cheapest
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
28 g (0.99 oz)Lightest
Length
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
58.5 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdHighest candela
540 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Highest
46 m (151 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Lithium polymer
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Aluminum alloy + plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry On KeychainEmergency SituationsGeneral Utility Uses
Everyday Carry (EDC)Short Walks To Car Or DoorstepIndoor And Outdoor Small TasksHands Free Use Via Magnet Or Clip
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 Design (28g) Suitable For Pocket CarryFive Brightness Modes Including A Long Lasting Moonlight ModeReliable USB C Charging With An Indicator LEDMagnetic Tail Allows Hands Free AttachmentComes With A Pocket Clip And Keyring Attachment
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer ConstructionNot Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry
Battery Is Not ReplaceableNo Waterproof Rating ProvidedPlastic Pocket Clip Is Not Reversible And Offers Moderate RetentionNo Blinky/strobe Modes Included
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