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ThruNite Defender 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 17% 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 Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% 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 Defender 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 106% 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$76Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
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
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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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