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SureFire X400 Ultra vs Wuben A1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1921% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41% 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$799Cheapest
US$989Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
2870 g (101.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
318 mm (12.52 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
20000 lmHighest output
Max candela
11300 cdLowest candela
1563000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
2500 m (8202 ft)Highest
Max runtime
75 minShortest runtime
106 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
8x21700 rechargeable cells (4S2P pack)
Charging type
Unknown
Onboard charging via 19V/3A DC barrel plug
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon Mounted Tactical Illumination And AimingLaw EnforcementMilitaryHome DefenseSelf Defense Applications
Search And RescueLong Range IlluminationProfessional Use From Vehicles, Helicopters, ShipsUse As A Power Bank
Common praise
High Output 1000 Lumens With Smooth Hybrid Beam ProfileHighly Visible Laser (red Or Green) That Rarely Needs Re ZeroingDurable Mil Spec Hard Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Intuitive SwitchingReliable Zero Retention And Rugged Design
Exceptional Brightness And Throw DistanceRobust Build Quality With Aluminium Housing And Ip68 RatingComes With A High Quality Hard Case And Comprehensive AccessoriesUseful Remote Control With USB C Rechargeable BatteryOnboard Charging And Power Bank Functionality
Common complaints
High Retail PriceLaser Brightness Might Not Be Intense Enough For Some UsersActivation Switch Could Feel Less TactileSome Bulkiness For Concealed Carry
Very Large And Heavy, Limiting EDC PracticalityNo Direct Shortcut To Low Mode From OffTailcap Design Prevents Secure TailstandingSomewhat Complex And Unusual UiMissing Included USB C Cable For Charging Despite USB C Port
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