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SureFire XVL2 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2967% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11433% 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$1619Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
820 cdLowest candela
7985 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
179 m (587 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium battery
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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