Comparison Console
Wuben D1 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 329% 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$85.95Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
4200 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port, also functions as power bank
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters underwater for 1 hour)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum body
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesHuntingCampingEveryday carryUsers needing flood and spot multi-angle beamUsers needing power bank functionality
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
High lumen output (1100 lumens) with wide flood beam for versatile illuminationCompact and lightweight design ideal for EDCLong runtime up to 150 hours on low modeUseful multi-mode interface including strobe and SOSPower bank capability with USB-C charging and outputGood build quality with aluminum body and IP68 ratingDual-direction pocket clip for convenient carry
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Magnetic tailcap weaker than some competitorsNo onboard charging in flashlight, battery charges via USB-C port on battery itselfSome alignment issues with engravingsPocket clip retention not the strongestNo detailed specs on reverse polarity protection and working voltagePlastic TIR optic instead of glass lens
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly