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Wuben E8 vs Wurkkos FC12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1043% 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$40Cheapest
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
136.5 mm (5.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3000 cdLowest candela
29833 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
345 m (1132 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
6061 aircraft grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
EDCBackup flashlightVehicle kitTactical use
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 output of 2000 lumens with effective beam throwDual switch interface with tactical usabilityUSB-C rechargeable with included batteryGood build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumAdvanced temperature regulation prevents overheating
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
Limited durability compared to professional duty lightsTail switch protrudes, limiting tail stand capabilityBody lacks knurling, reducing grip in some conditions
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