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Wuben E7 vs Wurkkos WK03

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

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Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E7 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3030% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben E7 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E7 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3030% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben E7 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 66% 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 runtime: 4320 minWurkkos WK03 — Beam distance: 194 m (636 ft)Wurkkos WK03 — Max candela: 9450 cdWurkkos WK03 — Weight: 55 g (1.94 oz)Wurkkos WK03 — Length: 101.5 mm (4.00 in)Wurkkos WK03 — Retail price: US$14.99Wurkkos WK03 — Max runtime: 138 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$24Most expensive
US$14.99Cheapest
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lm
1800 lm
Max candela
4356 cdLowest candela
9450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Lowest
194 m (636 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4320 minLongest runtime
138 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 or 18650 lithium-ion battery
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Rescue▣Headlamp Use
▣EDC Use▣Affordable 18650 Flashlight▣Users Needing USB C Charging▣Those Desiring A Compact, Lightweight 18650 Flashlight
Common praise
✓Compact And Stylish Design✓High Output Up To 1800 Lumens✓Magnetic Tailcap For Versatile Mounting✓Waterproof To Ip68 Standard✓Rechargeable Via USB C✓Multiple Lighting Modes With Mode Memory✓Compatible With 18350 Or 18650 Batteries For Extended Runtime
✓Excellent Value For Money, Offering High Output And USB C Charging For Under $17✓Lightweight And Compact With Good Build Quality✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface With Battery Level Indication✓Good Beam Profile From Tir Optic✓Multiple Modes Including Direct Access To Moonlight And Turbo
Common complaints
⚠Low Cri Osram P9 Leds (mostly 6500k)⚠Lack Of Electronic Lockout, Requiring Physical Tailcap Lockout To Prevent Accidental Activation⚠18650 Extension Tube Alignment And Threading Issues⚠Optional Accessories Required For Headlamp Use (headband)
⚠Pwm Used On All Brightness Modes⚠Brightness Drops After About One Minute At Turbo Due To Direct Drive Fet Driver⚠Moonlight And Turbo Modes Accessible Only Via Shortcuts⚠Lanyard Hole Prevents Clean Tailstanding When Attached⚠Sharp Cooling Fins On Head⚠Lower Cri In Original Sst 40 Version (improved In Nichia 519a "gold" Edition)

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