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Wuben E12R vs Wuben T4

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

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Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben T4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben T4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben T4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 147% 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 T4 — Beam distance: 401 m (1316 ft)Wuben T4 — Max candela: 40200 cdWuben T4 — Weight: 104.7 g (3.69 oz)Wuben T4 — Retail price: US$60Wuben T4 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben T4 — Max lumens: 850 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$52.79Cheapest
US$60Most expensive
Weight
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
104.7 g (3.69 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
97 mm (3.82 in)
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
850 lmLowest output
Max candela
7985 cdLowest candela
40200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
401 m (1316 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-Ion
18350 Lithium-Ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aviation grade aluminum
7075 aluminum alloy (original color), 6061 aluminum alloy (black color)
Use case profile
Best for
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical usePersonal and home defenseSecurity personnel 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 designHigh beam distance for sizeVersatile mode selector with tactical and duty modesMechanical tail switch with mode dialUSB-C rechargeable batteryAffordable price point
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
Limited number of brightness levelsMedium PWM flicker on all modesMemory function reactivates next brightness level, not last used levelLower candela and beam throw compared to some competitors