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Wuben E7 vs Wuben G1

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

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Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4400% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben G1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E7 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 555% 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 E7 — Beam distance: 132 m (433 ft)Wuben E7 — Max candela: 4356 cdWuben E7 — Weight: 80 g (2.82 oz)Wuben E7 — Length: 61 mm (2.40 in)Wuben E7 — Retail price: US$24Wuben E7 — Max lumens: 1800 lmWuben G1 — Beam distance: 15 m (49 ft)Wuben G1 — Max candela: 55 cdWuben G1 — Weight: 8 g (0.28 oz)Wuben G1 — Length: 68 mm (2.68 in)Wuben G1 — Retail price: US$24.95Wuben G1 — Max lumens: 40 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$24Cheapest
US$24.95Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
4356 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4320 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 or 18650 lithium-ion battery
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesCampingRescueHeadlamp use
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Common praise
Compact and stylish designHigh output up to 1800 lumensMagnetic tailcap for versatile mountingWaterproof to IP68 standardRechargeable via USB-CMultiple lighting modes with mode memoryCompatible with 18350 or 18650 batteries for extended runtime
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
Low CRI Osram P9 LEDs (mostly 6500K)Lack of electronic lockout, requiring physical tailcap lockout to prevent accidental activation18650 extension tube alignment and threading issuesOptional accessories required for headlamp use (headband)
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification