Comparison Console
Wuben E7 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 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E7 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E7 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% 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$24Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
4356 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4320 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 or 18650 lithium-ion battery
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesCampingRescueHeadlamp use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
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
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)
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)