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ThruNite Defender vs Wuben T4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 312% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
104.7 g (3.69 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
850 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
40200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
401 m (1316 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
18350 Lithium-Ion (rechargeable)
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
7075 aluminum alloy (original color), 6061 aluminum alloy (black color)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical usePersonal and home defenseSecurity personnel use
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 lightweight designHigh beam distance for sizeVersatile mode selector with tactical and duty modesMechanical tail switch with mode dialUSB-C rechargeable batteryAffordable price point
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
Limited number of brightness levelsMedium PWM flicker on all modesMemory function reactivates next brightness level, not last used levelLower candela and beam throw compared to some competitors
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