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Wuben E8 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 91% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 169% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1025% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 218% 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 E8 — Beam distance: 110 m (361 ft)Wuben E8 — Max candela: 3000 cdWuben E8 — Weight: 90 g (3.17 oz)Wuben E8 — Length: 91 mm (3.58 in)Wuben E8 — Retail price: US$67Wuben E8 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$67Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
3000 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA 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
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Enthusiasts▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Daily Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣Travel▣Keychain Use▣Daily Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Good Brightness With Neutral White Leds✓Customizable Appearance With Magnetic Scales✓Supports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa Batteries✓Ip68 Waterproof And Good Impact Resistance✓Magnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
✓Compact And Lightweight At 8 Grams✓Bright For Its Size With 40 Lumens Output✓Long Runtime Of Up To 11 Hours On Low Mode✓USB C Rechargeable With 2.5 Hour Charging Time✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Easy One Button Operation
Common complaints
⚠Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate Ui⚠No Shortcut To Skip Modes⚠Uv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light Spill⚠Button Feels Cheap And Rattly
⚠Relatively Low Max Output (40 Lumens) May Not Suffice For Demanding Tasks⚠Minimal Impact Resistance (1 Meter)⚠No Detailed Material Specification

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