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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% 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$67Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Cool white LED tint is high CCT and may appear too blue for some usersCannot cycle from moonlight directly to other modesSlight battery rattle with flat top 18650 batteriesBody tube reversible but light will not function in reversed orientation
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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