Comparison Console
Wuben E8 vs Wuben G2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$67Most expensive
US$22.99Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
28 g (0.99 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
58.5 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3000 cdHighest candela
540 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Highest
46 m (151 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Lithium polymer
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Aluminum alloy + plastic
Use case profile
Best for
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Short walks to car or doorstepIndoor and outdoor small tasksHands-free use via magnet or clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Compact and lightweight design (28g) suitable for pocket carryFive brightness modes including a long-lasting moonlight modeReliable USB-C charging with an indicator LEDMagnetic tail allows hands-free attachmentComes with a pocket clip and keyring attachment
Common complaints
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
Battery is not replaceableNo waterproof rating providedPlastic pocket clip is not reversible and offers moderate retentionNo blinky/strobe modes included