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Wuben A21 vs Wuben L1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben L1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Wuben L1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben A21 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben L1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben L1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben A21 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest candela

Wuben A21 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest candela

Wuben L1 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 138% 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.

Wuben A21 — Beam distance: 222 m (728 ft)Wuben A21 — Max candela: 12854 cdWuben A21 — Weight: 217 g (7.65 oz)Wuben A21 — Length: 135 mm (5.31 in)Wuben A21 — Max lumens: 4200 lmWuben L1 — Beam distance: 350 m (1148 ft)Wuben L1 — Max candela: 30625 cdWuben L1 — Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz)Wuben L1 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Wuben L1 — Max lumens: 2000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$79
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4200 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
12854 cdLowest candela
30625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
350 m (1148 ft)Highest
Max runtime
180 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion
21700
Charging type
USB-C (up to 2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣High Output Flood Lighting▣Durability
▣EDC Use▣Camping▣Hiking▣Mechanic Work▣Versatile Lighting Needs
Common praise
✓High Quality Build And Materials✓Impressive Output Close To Rated 4200 Lumens✓High Beam Intensity And Wide Flood Beam✓Durable Stainless Steel Bezel✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Battery✓Good Mode Memory And Lock Out Features
✓Versatile Dual Light Sources With Rotating Head✓Solid Build And Anodized Aluminum Body✓Strong Clip And Magnet For Multiple Carry Options✓Onboard Charging With USB C Port✓Included High Capacity 21700 Battery
Common complaints
⚠Tailcap Difficult To Unscrew⚠Parasitic Drain Causing Slow Battery Discharge⚠Sound Of Metal Parts During High Heat Runtime⚠Long Battery Does Not Fit Most Chargers
⚠Brightness Output Drops Quickly After Turbo Mode Start⚠Buttons Are Easy To Press Causing Accidental Activation⚠Ui Differs Between Throw And Flood Channels⚠No Moonlight Mode Available⚠No Electrical Lockout Feature

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