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Wuben E8 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 257% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
3000 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
Everyday CarryDaily CommuteBusiness TripCampingOutdoor WorkTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands Free 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
High Cri (>90) Neutral White LightLow Price And Good ValueCompact And Lightweight DesignDual Power Option Using 10880 Li Ion Or Aaa BatteriesGood Waterproof And Impact Resistance
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
Output Slightly Lower Than ClaimedPositive Duv Tint (slightly Greenish)
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