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SureFire Sidekick vs Wuben G2

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

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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

Cheapest

Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben G2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

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 G2 — Beam distance: 46 m (151 ft)Wuben G2 — Max candela: 540 cdWuben G2 — Weight: 28 g (0.99 oz)Wuben G2 — Length: 58.5 mm (2.30 in)Wuben G2 — Retail price: US$22.99Wuben G2 — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire Sidekick
Wuben G2
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 keychain▣Emergency situations▣General utility uses
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Short walks to car or doorstep▣Indoor and outdoor small tasks▣Hands-free use via magnet or clip
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 design (28g) suitable for pocket carry✓Five brightness modes including a long-lasting moonlight mode✓Reliable USB-C charging with an indicator LED✓Magnetic tail allows hands-free attachment✓Comes with a pocket clip and keyring attachment
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
⚠Battery is not replaceable⚠No waterproof rating provided⚠Plastic pocket clip is not reversible and offers moderate retention⚠No blinky/strobe modes included