Comparison Console
Wuben A9 vs Wuben X1 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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$119Cheapest
Weight
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
383 g (13.51 oz)Lightest
Length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lmLowest output
12300 lmHighest output
Max candela
40900 cdLowest candela
42025 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
410 m (1345 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
27300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
21700 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Outdoor useNight hikingCamping and tent setupCave explorationCanyon tripsForest walksEmergency car kitsOutdoor work after darkSearch and rescue
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
Extremely high max brightness of 12,300 lumensDual beam with wide flood and focused spot for versatile lightingSmart active cooling system with a quiet, removable fanLong battery runtime with replaceable 21700 batteriesFast USB-C PD charging and 15W reverse power bank featureRobust and weather resistant aluminum alloy body with IP65 ratingReasonably compact and manageable weight for such power
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
Unusual large rectangular shape affecting ergonomic gripNot ideal for everyday pocket carry due to size and weightFan operation audible when active though quietNo official underwater submersion rating due to fanSome minor UI complexity in modes and locking/unlocking