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Wuben E12R vs Wurkkos TS28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% 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$52.79Cheapest
US$54.99Most expensive
Weight
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
129 mm (5.08 in)
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
7985 cdLowest candela
70428 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
506 m (1660 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10380 minShortest runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-Ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aviation grade aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
EDCOutdoor useCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral purpose lighting
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
High brightness for the priceGood beam throw and balanced beamDurable build with IP68 and impact resistanceVersatile output modes including stepped and rampingConvenient USB-C charging and power bank feature
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
No lockout mode to prevent accidental activationNo pocket clip includedLower CRI (~70) LED with cooler tintNo built-in charging indication on some units
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