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Wuben E18 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 261% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 261% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4210% 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$28Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
1768 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
174 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (claimed)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
Everyday CarryDaily CommuteBusiness TripCampingOutdoor WorkTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands Free Lighting With Clip
Common praise
Good Build QualityComfortable Diamond KnurlingSimple And Effective User InterfaceQuiet Mechanical Switch With Positive ActionReverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
High Cri (>90) Neutral White LightLow Price And Good ValueCompact And Lightweight DesignDual Power Option Using 10880 Li Ion Or Aaa BatteriesGood Waterproof And Impact Resistance
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
Output Slightly Lower Than ClaimedPositive Duv Tint (slightly Greenish)
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