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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 useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
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
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
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
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky