Comparison Console
Wuben E7 vs Wurkkos WK03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% 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.
Wuben E7 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 activitiesCampingRescueHeadlamp use
EDC useAffordable 18650 flashlightUsers needing USB-C chargingThose desiring a compact, lightweight 18650 flashlight
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
Excellent value for money, offering high output and USB-C charging for under $17Lightweight and compact with good build qualitySimple and intuitive user interface with battery level indicationGood beam profile from TIR opticMultiple 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 activation18650 extension tube alignment and threading issuesOptional accessories required for headlamp use (headband)
PWM used on all brightness modesBrightness drops after about one minute at turbo due to direct-drive FET driverMoonlight and turbo modes accessible only via shortcutsLanyard hole prevents clean tailstanding when attachedSharp cooling fins on headLower CRI in original SST-40 version (improved in Nichia 519A "Gold" edition)
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