Comparison Console
Wuben A21 vs Wuben L3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% 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 L3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3900% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$49.99
Weight
217 g (7.65 oz)Heaviest
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4200 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
12854 cdHighest candela
12800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
226 m (741 ft)Highest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C (up to 2A)
USB-C 18W
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesDog walkingEveryday carry
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 max output of 3000 lumensGood sustained output and thermal regulationFast USB-C charging with powerbank featureCompact and lightweight design for a 21700 lightReliable build quality and anodized finishConvenient mode memory and versatile user interfaceIncludes accessories like belt clip and lanyard
Common complaints
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
Tint has low CRI and a greenish hueTurbo mode is only momentary, not constantMode order cycling can be confusingButton can be stiff and somewhat recessedNo mechanical lockout, some standby drain possible