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SureFire XVL2 vs Wuben P26

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

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SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben P26 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben P26 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben P26 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1604% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben P26 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben P26 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

SureFire XVL2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben P26 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 71% 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 XVL2 — Beam distance: 54 m (177 ft)SureFire XVL2 — Max candela: 820 cdSureFire XVL2 — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)SureFire XVL2 — Length: 76.2 mm (3.00 in)SureFire XVL2 — Retail price: US$1619SureFire XVL2 — Max lumens: 400 lmWuben P26 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Wuben P26 — Max candela: 4200 cdWuben P26 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Wuben P26 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Wuben P26 — Retail price: US$95Wuben P26 — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
SureFire XVL2
Wuben P26
Price & carry
Retail price
US$1619Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
820 cdLowest candela
4200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium battery
3x AAA or 1x 18650 Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Hard anodising aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Handgun and carbine weapon mounting▣Tactical use in low-light and infrared environments
▣Uv inspection and forensic detection▣Law enforcement▣Detecting biological liquids such as blood▣Identifying jewels and precious stones▣Detecting leaks of gas, oil, and flammable liquids
Common praise
✓Durable mil-spec aluminum construction✓Versatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser options✓Compact size and lightweight design✓IPX8 waterproof rating✓Ambidextrous switching for tactical use
✓Excellent UV and white light dual function✓Solid build with aircraft grade aluminum alloy✓IP68 waterproof rating✓Useful for forensics and gem identification✓Battery status indication✓Variable power source compatibility
Common complaints
⚠High retail price⚠Short runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)⚠Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
⚠No specified runtime information⚠Charging type not specified