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Wuben E8 vs Wurkkos WK15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1329% 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$67Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
70 g (2.47 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
3000 cdLowest candela
11892 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
218 m (715 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
6061 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency useBudget-conscious users
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 buildGood grip with quality knurlingBright output with good rangeMultiple modes including moonlight and strobeUSB-C charging with reverse charging capability
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
Brightness output lower than claimed by about 400 lumensPoor output regulation leading to brightness drop on turboSome users dislike mode switching behavior from turboNoticeable tint/colour shift in the beam peripheryNo included magnet or holster in the package
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