Comparison Console
Wuben A22 vs Wuben X5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben X5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wuben X5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wuben X5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 344% 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$79.99Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
129 g (4.55 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
21000 cdHighest candela
10000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
Type-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP65
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
Everyday carry with flat EDC design for flush pocket carryUsers needing white, UV, and green laser in one lightSituations requiring backup power via AAA batteries
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Innovative 3-in-1 light combination in a compact flat lightAAA battery fallback for extended useConvenient dual switches and rotary dial UI with lockout modeRobust build quality with anodized aluminum housingIP65 dust and water resistance and impact resistance
Common complaints
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
Lower than rated maximum output in practical useLow CRI of white LEDTurbo mode steps down quickly after 1 minuteModerate weight and thickness compared to some competitors