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Wuben A22 vs Wuben E12R

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

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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben A22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 284% 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 A22 — Beam distance: 290 m (951 ft)Wuben A22 — Max candela: 21000 cdWuben A22 — Weight: 218 g (7.69 oz)Wuben A22 — Retail price: US$79.99Wuben A22 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben A22 — Max lumens: 4500 lmWuben E12R — Beam distance: 179 m (587 ft)Wuben E12R — Max candela: 7985 cdWuben E12R — Weight: 144.35 g (5.09 oz)Wuben E12R — Retail price: US$52.79Wuben E12R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E12R — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$79.99Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
21000 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
Type-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
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
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing