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ThruNite BSS W1 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7182% 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$24Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1686 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
82 m (269 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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