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Wuben G1 vs Wuben G2

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

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Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1150% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben G1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben G2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben G2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben G2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 536% 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 G1 — Beam distance: 15 m (49 ft)Wuben G1 — Max candela: 55 cdWuben G1 — Weight: 8 g (0.28 oz)Wuben G1 — Length: 68 mm (2.68 in)Wuben G1 — Retail price: US$24.95Wuben G1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben G2 — Beam distance: 46 m (151 ft)Wuben G2 — Max candela: 540 cdWuben G2 — Weight: 28 g (0.99 oz)Wuben G2 — Length: 58.5 mm (2.30 in)Wuben G2 — Retail price: US$22.99Wuben G2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
Wuben G1
Wuben G2
Price & carry
Retail price
US$24.95Most expensive
US$22.99Cheapest
Weight
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
28 g (0.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
58.5 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
40 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
55 cdLowest candela
540 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
46 m (151 ft)Highest
Max runtime
660 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Lithium polymer
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Durable ABS Plastic
Aluminum alloy + plastic
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Travel▣Keychain use▣Daily use
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Short walks to car or doorstep▣Indoor and outdoor small tasks▣Hands-free use via magnet or clip
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight at 8 grams✓Bright for its size with 40 lumens output✓Long runtime of up to 11 hours on low mode✓USB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging time✓IP68 waterproof rating✓Easy one-button operation
✓Compact and lightweight design (28g) suitable for pocket carry✓Five brightness modes including a long-lasting moonlight mode✓Reliable USB-C charging with an indicator LED✓Magnetic tail allows hands-free attachment✓Comes with a pocket clip and keyring attachment
Common complaints
⚠Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasks⚠Minimal impact resistance (1 meter)⚠No detailed material specification
⚠Battery is not replaceable⚠No waterproof rating provided⚠Plastic pocket clip is not reversible and offers moderate retention⚠No blinky/strobe modes included