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Wuben E12R vs Wuben G1

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

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Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2900% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben E12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1704% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2900% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1473% 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 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 — Max lumens: 1200 lmWuben E12R — Max runtime: 10380 minWuben G1 — Beam distance: 15 m (49 ft)Wuben G1 — Max candela: 55 cdWuben G1 — Weight: 8 g (0.28 oz)Wuben G1 — Retail price: US$24.95Wuben G1 — Max lumens: 40 lmWuben G1 — Max runtime: 660 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$52.79Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
68 mm (2.68 in)
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
7985 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
179 m (587 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-Ion
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aviation grade aluminum
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Common praise
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
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification