Comparison Console
Wuben A21 vs Wuben A22
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. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Wuben A21 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1400% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 63% 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
US$79.99
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)
135 mm (5.31 in)
Output
Max lumens
4200 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
12854 cdLowest candela
21000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
290 m (951 ft)Highest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (up to 2A)
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
Common praise
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
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Common complaints
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights