Comparison Console
Wuben A9 vs Wuben B1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben B1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben B1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1433% 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$249.99Most expensive
US$179.95Cheapest
Weight
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
555 g (19.58 oz)Heaviest
Length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
53 mm (2.09 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
3600 lmLowest output
Max candela
40900 cdHighest candela
21462 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
2160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Built-in 6600mAh Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Polycarbonate & Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Mountain bikingDirt roadsForest trailsNight ridingRural/highway commutingSecurity patrolsCampingWildlife conservation
Common praise
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Very bright output up to 3600 lumensLong beam distance with wide 180° spreadConvenient wireless remote controlGood waterproof and impact resistanceLong runtime up to 36 hours on low mode
Common complaints
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
No beam cutoff making it unsuitable for city street ridingHead can overheat if not cooled while running at high brightnessMount clamp fits limited handlebar diameters