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Wuben G1 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1525% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 463% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1525% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1036% 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$24.95Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
40 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
55 cdLowest candela
1686 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
660 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Durable ABS Plastic
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
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
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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