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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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