Comparison Console
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)