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ThruNite Saber 2A vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 266% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 266% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6452% 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$25.95Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
Weight
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
7555 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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