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ThruNite Defender vs Wuben X5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 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 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1076% 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$76Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP65
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
Everyday Carry With Flat EDC Design For Flush Pocket CarryUsers Needing White, Uv, And Green Laser In One LightSituations Requiring Backup Power Via Aaa Batteries
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
Innovative 3 In 1 Light Combination In A Compact Flat LightAaa Battery Fallback For Extended UseConvenient Dual Switches And Rotary Dial Ui With Lockout ModeRobust Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum HousingIp65 Dust And Water Resistance And Impact Resistance
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
Lower Than Rated Maximum Output In Practical UseLow Cri Of White LEDTurbo Mode Steps Down Quickly After 1 MinuteModerate Weight And Thickness Compared To Some Competitors
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