Comparison Console
Wuben A9 vs Wuben T101
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben T101 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T101 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben T101 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben T101 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% 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$139.37Cheapest
Weight
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
367 g (12.95 oz)Lightest
Length
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
259.08 mm (10.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
3500 lmLowest output
Max candela
40900 cdLowest candela
62653 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
500 m (1640 ft)Highest
Max runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
17400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
2x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
6061 anodized aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
HuntingDuty flashlight for security guards or police officersOutdoor camping and hiking
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
High max output of 3500 lumensLong max runtime (up to 290 hours)Durable 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproof ratingComes with belt holster and USB-C chargerPowerful and aggressive steel strike bezelGood heat dissipation with cooling fins
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
Large size and weight making it less suitable for pocket carryNo instant strobe from tail switchSmooth body surface with minimal knurling reduces grip in poor weatherSlender body compared to large head may not appeal to allSide switch with light press and weak detent feeling