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ThruNite TN4A HI vs Wuben A21
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN4A HI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN4A HI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN4A HI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN4A HI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61900% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN4A HI stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% 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
Unknown
Unknown
Weight
218.6 g (7.71 oz)Heaviest
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
Length
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1050 lmLowest output
4200 lmHighest output
Max candela
52340 cdHighest candela
12854 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
457 m (1499 ft)Highest
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
111600 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x AA batteries (NiMH 2450mAh)
1x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (up to 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Extended throw distanceCompact AA powered flashlightUsers needing economical and readily available battery options
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Common praise
Compact size with large diameter tube for grip comfortPowerful long throw comparable to larger lightsSmooth anodizing and high build qualityGood runtime on NiMH batteriesClear AR coated tempered glass lensIntelligent thermal control to prevent overheating
High quality build and materialsImpressive output close to rated 4200 lumensHigh beam intensity and wide flood beamDurable stainless steel bezelConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryGood mode memory and lock-out features
Common complaints
No batteries includedNo built-in rechargeable battery or charging portStandard side switch UI can be slightly unintuitive
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
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