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Wuben E18 vs Wuben E19 UV

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

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Wuben E19 UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben E19 UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben E19 UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben E19 UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben E19 UV stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 37% 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 E18 — Beam distance: 84.1 m (276 ft)Wuben E18 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben E18 — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Wuben E18 — Retail price: US$28Wuben E18 — Max runtime: 174 minWuben E19 UV — Beam distance: 20 m (66 ft)Wuben E19 UV — Weight: 44 g (1.55 oz)Wuben E19 UV — Length: 133 mm (5.24 in)Wuben E19 UV — Retail price: US$45Wuben E19 UV — Max runtime: 90 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$28Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
44 g (1.55 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lm
Unknown
Max candela
1768 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
174 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68 (claimed)
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
6061 aircraft-grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Detecting counterfeit moneyDetecting jadeDetecting pet urineDetecting phosphorusDetecting oil pollutionUV inspection tasks
Common praise
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Compact and lightweight designHigh UV output with two brightness modesSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminiumWater resistantIncludes batteries and pocket clip
Common complaints
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
No white light modeRelatively short UV runtime on high outputNot IP68 ratedNo charging feature, uses disposable batteries