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ThruNite Guiding Light vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11433% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$52.79Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
3757 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
270 m (886 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Flood useEveryday carryTactical useOutdoor exploration
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
Exceptional brightness for the priceSolid build quality with aluminum bodyIPX8 waterproof rating suitable for submersionLightweight and compact for a 21700-based flashlightIncludes battery and comprehensive accessory kitUSB-C onboard chargingGood value with high lumens-to-dollar ratio
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Lacks electronic lockout requiring physical tail cap lockoutNo included pocket clip, users need holster or aftermarket clipMode resets to default on power cycle; no mode memorySome users may find absence of built-in charger inconvenient
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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