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Wuben H5 vs Wurkkos HD15R

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

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Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben H5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wurkkos HD15R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 53% 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 H5 — Beam distance: 73 m (240 ft)Wuben H5 — Max candela: 1338 cdWuben H5 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben H5 — Length: 72 mm (2.83 in)Wuben H5 — Retail price: US$50Wuben H5 — Max lumens: 400 lmWurkkos HD15R — Beam distance: 1039 m (3409 ft)Wurkkos HD15R — Max candela: 5700 cdWurkkos HD15R — Weight: 72 g (2.54 oz)Wurkkos HD15R — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Wurkkos HD15R — Retail price: US$35.99Wurkkos HD15R — Max lumens: 2000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$50Most expensive
US$35.99Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
72 g (2.54 oz)Heaviest
Length
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1338 cdLowest candela
5700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
1039 m (3409 ft)Highest
Max runtime
600 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
1x 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging cable
USB-C charging (type A-C and type C-C cables)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (up to 2m underwater)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III military spec
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
CampingHikingFishingHuntingUtility useHeadlamp use
Common praise
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
Good build qualityVersatile use as headlamp or flashlightAccurate deep red LED emitterUSB-C on-board chargingIncludes headband, lanyard, pocket clip, spare tubes
Common complaints
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky
Sharp edges on lanyard attachment pointHeadband lacks grip stripsNot suitable for users wanting more throw focused beam

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