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Wuben E8 vs Wuben P26

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

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Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben P26 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben P26 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben P26 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben P26 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 43% 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 — Max lumens: 1300 lmWuben P26 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Wuben P26 — Max candela: 4200 cdWuben P26 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Wuben P26 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Wuben P26 — Retail price: US$95Wuben P26 — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$67Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3000 cdLowest candela
4200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
3x AAA or 1x 18650 Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Hard anodising aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Uv inspection and forensic detectionLaw enforcementDetecting biological liquids such as bloodIdentifying jewels and precious stonesDetecting leaks of gas, oil, and flammable liquids
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
Excellent UV and white light dual functionSolid build with aircraft grade aluminum alloyIP68 waterproof ratingUseful for forensics and gem identificationBattery status indicationVariable power source compatibility
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
No specified runtime informationCharging type not specified