Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% 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.
USB-C, built-in charging with reverse charging (power bank function)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (claimed)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Camping▣General purpose handheld use
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Outdoor activities▣Home use▣Users wanting high output and advanced UI
Common praise
✓Good build quality✓Comfortable diamond knurling✓Simple and effective user interface✓Quiet mechanical switch with positive action✓Reverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
✓Very high lumen output for size✓Anduril 2.0 advanced user interface✓USB-C charging and power bank (reverse charging) feature✓Solid build quality and materials✓Compact and lightweight (77g without battery)✓Good thermal regulation and stepdown to prevent overheating
Common complaints
⚠Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cells⚠High beam stepdown after initial runtime⚠Cool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiasts⚠No onboard charging⚠Tail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
⚠No magnetic tailcap⚠Two-way clip not reversible and only tail-attachable⚠Bezel-up carry sticks out of pocket⚠Battery not proprietary but default 18650 only⚠Limited impact resistance information