Comparison Console
Wuben A21 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5667% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5667% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 61% 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$52.79
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
4200 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
12854 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
222 m (728 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB-C (up to 2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
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
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing