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ThruNite BSS W1 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% 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$24Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1768 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
84.1 m (276 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
174 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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