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ThruNite BSS V5 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1291% 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$67Cheapest
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2676 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
151 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
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)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium Alloy
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseWeapon Mounting
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
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
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness With Neutral White LedsCustomizable Appearance With Magnetic ScalesSupports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa BatteriesIp68 Waterproof And Good Impact ResistanceMagnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Slightly Green/yellow Tint On Low ModesPocket Clip Allows Only Bezel Down Tail CarryCharging Port Can Be Slightly Crooked
Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate UiNo Shortcut To Skip ModesUv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light SpillButton Feels Cheap And Rattly
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