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ThruNite BSS V5 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E12R 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 31% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 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 6774% 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$75.99Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
143 mm (5.63 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2676 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
151 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminium Alloy
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
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
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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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