Comparison Console
SureFire XVL2 vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 710% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% 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 TO50R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12633% 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$199.95Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
820 cdLowest candela
5329 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
146 m (479 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
11460 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium battery
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB integrated charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional use
Common praise
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
High maximum output with stable beamHigh color rendering index (CRI) with neutral white 5000K tintLong runtime up to 191 hours on low modeIntuitive and simple user interfaceSolid build quality with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistanceIncludes a powerful magnet and pocket clip for convenienceIntegrated charging with efficient buck driver circuitVersatile lighting modes including strobe and SOS
Common complaints
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)
Larger size compared to some other compact EDC flashlightsRough threads at the head end on some samplesOptic lacks a glass lens which may affect serviceabilityNo reverse mode cycling in the user interfaceBattery pack is long and may not fit all chargers