Comparison Console
Wuben E8 vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben H5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 250% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
3000 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with 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
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
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
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky