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Wuben C2 vs Wuben E12R

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben C2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben C2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben C2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben C2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben E12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben C2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% 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.

Wuben C2 — Beam distance: 358 m (1175 ft)Wuben C2 — Max candela: 32000 cdWuben C2 — Weight: 190 g (6.70 oz)Wuben C2 — Retail price: US$70Wuben C2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben C2 — Max lumens: 2000 lmWuben E12R — Beam distance: 179 m (587 ft)Wuben E12R — Max candela: 7985 cdWuben E12R — Weight: 144.35 g (5.09 oz)Wuben E12R — Retail price: US$52.79Wuben E12R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E12R — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$70Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
129 mm (5.08 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
32000 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
358 m (1175 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
10380 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Lithium-ion
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
6063 aluminium alloy
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency kitDog walking at night
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
High brightness relative to sizePower bank capabilityDurable anodized aluminum constructionIP68 waterproof ratingReady-to-run package with included battery and charging cableMultiple usable modes with memory functionGood grip with milled pattern bodyIlluminated switch with battery and charging indicators
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Cool white 6500K tint may be too cool for some usersSlightly chunky for its lengthNo explicit mention of candela valueLimited information on UI beyond modes
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing