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Wuben E12R vs Wuben H5

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

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Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben E12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben H5 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 1630% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E12R — Max lumens: 1200 lmWuben H5 — Beam distance: 73 m (240 ft)Wuben H5 — Max candela: 1338 cdWuben H5 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben H5 — Retail price: US$50Wuben H5 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben H5 — Max lumens: 400 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$52.79Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
72 mm (2.83 in)
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7985 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
179 m (587 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-Ion
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aviation grade aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Powerbank Function Use▣Camping▣Around The House▣Backup Flashlight
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hands Free Headlamp Use▣Multi Directional Lighting With Clip
Common praise
✓Good Grip Due To Knurling And Fins On Head✓Powerbank Function For Charging Devices✓Lighted Side Switch Is Easy To Find✓Long Max Runtime Of Up To 173 Hours
✓Versatile Multifunctional Design With 360° Rotatable Clip✓Good Build Quality And Reliable Output✓Ip68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact Resistance✓Bright 400 Lumen Max Output With Regulated Driver✓Comfortable And Secure Headband For Most Activities
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Large And Heavy For EDC In Jeans Pocket⚠Clear Tir Optic Without Protective Glass Lens⚠Need To Press Tail Cover Firmly For Full Waterproofing
⚠Headlamp Strap Design May Not Be Ideal For Jogging⚠Clip Removal Requires Unscrewing Tailcap⚠No Strobe Mode, Only SOS Blinky

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