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ThruNite TN50 vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN50 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN50 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 268% 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$289.95Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
650 g (22.93 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
134.5 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16340 lmHighest output
12000 lmLowest output
Max candela
42000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
410 m (1345 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 4 x 21700 Li-ion battery pack (14.4V, 5000mAh)
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
Fast charging via power adapter included
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
High output flood lightingOutdoor use requiring extreme brightnessUsers needing a durable, compact high-lumen flashlight
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
Exceptional maximum output (16,340 lumens) with reliable stepdownsCompact and well-balanced design for a floodlight of this powerRobust build quality with IPX8 waterproofing and impact resistanceComprehensive kit including holster, charger, and accessories
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
Built-in battery pack limits user replacement optionsRelatively heavy and large for typical EDC carryHigher price point compared to smaller or lower output lightsNo included lanyard, requiring separate purchase
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
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