Comparison Console
Wuben A22 vs Wurkkos HD05
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$63Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Lightest
237 g (8.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4500 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
21000 cdLowest candela
28056 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
Type-C (5V/2A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
6061 aluminum alloy with stainless steel bezel and button outer ring
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
EDC with multiple lighting modesNight searchesRepairsEmergency lightingMaintenance inspections using UV light
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Multiple lighting modes including spot, flood, red, and UVHigh maximum brightness and long throwAdjustable color temperature on floodlightConvenient foldable and rotatable floodlight wingDurable aluminum alloy constructionIncluded rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and mounting options for hands-free use
Common complaints
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
Red and UV light quality not perfect (Red beam not smooth close-up; UV has visible light spill)Magnetic rotary selector switch can be rough and slowStrobe modes produce loud clicking noiseWater resistance limited by foldable wing designWing mechanism may cause scratches on body over timeHeavier than typical EDC flashlights
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