Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 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 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 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 13% 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 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 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 555% 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 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
141 m (463 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency Use
EDCCampingGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
Compact Size And Lightweight DesignAbility To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 BatteryIncluded USB C Rechargeable Battery And CableSimple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing ComplexityGood Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Good Build QualityComfortable Diamond KnurlingSimple And Effective User InterfaceQuiet Mechanical Switch With Positive ActionReverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
Common complaints
Low Cri Output (under 70)Limited To Two Modes OnlyNo Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On BatteryTailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users
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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