Comparison Console
Wuben A9 vs Wuben TO50R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 329% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO50R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 329% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO50R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 189% 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$199.95Cheapest
Weight
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
124.5 mm (4.90 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmHighest output
2800 lmLowest output
Max candela
40900 cdHighest candela
5329 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
146 m (479 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
11460 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
21700 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Micro-USB integrated charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Outdoor adventuresEveryday carryTasks requiring high color accuracy and natural color renderingProfessional use
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 maximum output with stable beamHigh color rendering index (CRI) with neutral white 5000K tintLong runtime up to 191 hours on low modeIntuitive and simple user interfaceSolid build quality with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistanceIncludes a powerful magnet and pocket clip for convenienceIntegrated charging with efficient buck driver circuitVersatile lighting modes including strobe and SOS
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
Larger size compared to some other compact EDC flashlightsRough threads at the head end on some samplesOptic lacks a glass lens which may affect serviceabilityNo reverse mode cycling in the user interfaceBattery pack is long and may not fit all chargers