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ThruNite Defender vs Wuben D1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben D1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben D1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben D1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 782% 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.

ThruNite Defender — Beam distance: 139 m (456 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max candela: 4880 cdThruNite Defender — Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)ThruNite Defender — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)ThruNite Defender — Retail price: US$76ThruNite Defender — Max lumens: 1619 lmWuben D1 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Wuben D1 — Max candela: 4200 cdWuben D1 — Weight: 109 g (3.84 oz)Wuben D1 — Length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Wuben D1 — Retail price: US$85.95Wuben D1 — Max lumens: 1100 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$76Cheapest
US$85.95Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C charging port, also functions as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68 (2 meters underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Utility Tasks▣Inspection Work▣Mechanics▣Electricians▣Hvac Professionals
▣Outdoor Activities▣Hunting▣Camping▣Everyday Carry▣Users Needing Flood And Spot Multi Angle Beam▣Users Needing Power Bank Functionality
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And Laser✓Flat And Pocketable Design✓USB C Charging With Battery Level Indicators✓Strong Magnetic Base And Two Way Clip✓Good Runtime And Output For EDC
✓High Lumen Output (1100 Lumens) With Wide Flood Beam For Versatile Illumination✓Compact And Lightweight Design Ideal For EDC✓Long Runtime Up To 150 Hours On Low Mode✓Useful Multi Mode Interface Including Strobe And SOS✓Power Bank Capability With USB C Charging And Output✓Good Build Quality With Aluminum Body And Ip68 Rating✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip For Convenient Carry
Common complaints
⚠Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat Slow⚠Battery Is Built In And Not User Replaceable⚠Light Heats Up Under Extended Turbo Use⚠Low Cri Cool White Tint
⚠Magnetic Tailcap Weaker Than Some Competitors⚠No Onboard Charging In Flashlight, Battery Charges Via USB C Port On Battery Itself⚠Some Alignment Issues With Engravings⚠Pocket Clip Retention Not The Strongest⚠No Detailed Specs On Reverse Polarity Protection And Working Voltage⚠Plastic Tir Optic Instead Of Glass Lens

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