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ThruNite T1S vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 573% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22245% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 573% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22245% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 40% 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$30Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)
63 g (2.22 oz)
Length
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1212 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
8460 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
184 m (604 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C PD compatible
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum 6061-T6
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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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