Comparison Console
Wuben L3 vs Wurkkos DL08
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% 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$49.99Cheapest
US$55.99Most expensive
Weight
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Heaviest
149 g (5.26 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
138.9 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
12800 cdLowest candela
18775 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
274 m (899 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C 18W
USB-C charging (5V/3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (underwater 100m)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesDog walkingEveryday carry
DivingUnderwater photographyNight divingExplorationAmateur astronomy
Common praise
High max output of 3000 lumensGood sustained output and thermal regulationFast USB-C charging with powerbank featureCompact and lightweight design for a 21700 lightReliable build quality and anodized finishConvenient mode memory and versatile user interfaceIncludes accessories like belt clip and lanyard
High output brightness suitable for divingVersatile beam options including spot, flood, red and UVSolid build quality with aerospace grade aluminum and hard anodizingRotary magnetic switch allows mode selectionGood battery capacity (5000mAh) with USB-C chargingIncludes red and UV LEDs useful for specialized diving and photographyWaterproof to 100 meters depth
Common complaints
Tint has low CRI and a greenish hueTurbo mode is only momentary, not constantMode order cycling can be confusingButton can be stiff and somewhat recessedNo mechanical lockout, some standby drain possible
Some users noted minor beam artifacts in spot modeWarmth of white light could be improved (some desire warmer spot LED)Initial units may have experienced reliability issues from a few usersDoes not come with ball mount by default but available on request
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