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ThruNite TN12 V6 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2697% 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$80Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1950 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
16800 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
259 m (850 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 3400mAh 18650 rechargeable battery
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
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
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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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