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ThruNite Saber vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 558% 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$25.95Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
7555 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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