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Wuben G1 vs Wuben PL01

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 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

Cheapest

Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben G1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben PL01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 463% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1525% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

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 PL01 — Beam distance: 82 m (269 ft)Wuben PL01 — Max candela: 1686 cdWuben PL01 — Weight: 45 g (1.59 oz)Wuben PL01 — Length: 135 mm (5.31 in)Wuben PL01 — Retail price: US$20Wuben PL01 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
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 Carry▣Travel▣Keychain Use▣Daily Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Daily Commute▣Business Trip▣Camping▣Outdoor Work▣Travel▣Emergencies▣Inspection▣Hands Free Lighting With 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
✓High Cri (>90) Neutral White Light✓Low Price And Good Value✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Dual Power Option Using 10880 Li Ion Or Aaa Batteries✓Good Waterproof And Impact Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Low Max Output (40 Lumens) May Not Suffice For Demanding Tasks⚠Minimal Impact Resistance (1 Meter)⚠No Detailed Material Specification
⚠Output Slightly Lower Than Claimed⚠Positive Duv Tint (slightly Greenish)

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