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ThruNite TN42 V2 vs Wuben T101
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben T101 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T101 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben T101 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5406% 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$275Most expensive
US$139.37Cheapest
Weight
959 g (33.83 oz)Heaviest
367 g (12.95 oz)Lightest
Length
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
259.08 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4848 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
1620000 cdHighest candela
62653 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1800 m (5906 ft)Highest
500 m (1640 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
316 minShortest runtime
17400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 21700 lithium-ion
2x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum, hard anodized
6061 anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long distance searchMega throwOutdoor search and rescue
HuntingDuty flashlight for security guards or police officersOutdoor camping and hiking
Common praise
High maximum output around 4848 lumensExceptional beam throw (~1800m)Good battery life with 4x21700 batteries in parallelSimple and intuitive user interface with 5 main modes plus turbo and strobeGood build quality with solid machining and anodizingIncludes shoulder strap and spare parts
High max output of 3500 lumensLong max runtime (up to 290 hours)Durable 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproof ratingComes with belt holster and USB-C chargerPowerful and aggressive steel strike bezelGood heat dissipation with cooling fins
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large size (959g, 191mm length)Threads can be difficult to startThermal regulation absent, causing step down after ~2 minutesSomewhat flimsy front attachment point for shoulder strapDriver regulation is average with Turbo affected by battery voltageNo electronic lockout, only mechanical
Large size and weight making it less suitable for pocket carryNo instant strobe from tail switchSmooth body surface with minimal knurling reduces grip in poor weatherSlender body compared to large head may not appeal to allSide switch with light press and weak detent feeling
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