Comparison Console
Wuben A22 vs Wuben L1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben L1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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
US$79.99Most expensive
US$79Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
21000 cdLowest candela
30625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
350 m (1148 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2700 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
21700
Charging type
Type-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
EDC useCampingHikingMechanic workVersatile lighting needs
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Versatile dual-light sources with rotating headSolid build and anodized aluminum bodyStrong clip and magnet for multiple carry optionsOnboard charging with USB-C portIncluded high capacity 21700 battery
Common complaints
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
Brightness output drops quickly after turbo mode startButtons are easy to press causing accidental activationUI differs between throw and flood channelsNo moonlight mode availableNo electrical lockout feature