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Wuben L3 vs Wurkkos HD05

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

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Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben L3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben L3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5233% 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 L3 — Beam distance: 226 m (741 ft)Wuben L3 — Max candela: 12800 cdWuben L3 — Weight: 180.7 g (6.37 oz)Wuben L3 — Length: 138 mm (5.43 in)Wuben L3 — Retail price: US$49.99Wuben L3 — Max lumens: 3000 lmWurkkos HD05 — Beam distance: 335 m (1099 ft)Wurkkos HD05 — Max candela: 28056 cdWurkkos HD05 — Weight: 237 g (8.36 oz)Wurkkos HD05 — Length: 129 mm (5.08 in)Wurkkos HD05 — Retail price: US$63Wurkkos HD05 — Max lumens: 3100 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.99Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Lightest
237 g (8.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
12800 cdLowest candela
28056 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C 18W
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium
6061 aluminum alloy with stainless steel bezel and button outer ring
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Dog Walking▣Everyday Carry
▣EDC With Multiple Lighting Modes▣Night Searches▣Repairs▣Emergency Lighting▣Maintenance Inspections Using Uv Light
Common praise
✓High Max Output Of 3000 Lumens✓Good Sustained Output And Thermal Regulation✓Fast USB C Charging With Powerbank Feature✓Compact And Lightweight Design For A 21700 Light✓Reliable Build Quality And Anodized Finish✓Convenient Mode Memory And Versatile User Interface✓Includes Accessories Like Belt Clip And Lanyard
✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Spot, Flood, Red, And Uv✓High Maximum Brightness And Long Throw✓Adjustable Color Temperature On Floodlight✓Convenient Foldable And Rotatable Floodlight Wing✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Construction✓Included Rechargeable 21700 Battery With USB C Charging✓Magnetic Base And Mounting Options For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
⚠Tint Has Low Cri And A Greenish Hue⚠Turbo Mode Is Only Momentary, Not Constant⚠Mode Order Cycling Can Be Confusing⚠Button Can Be Stiff And Somewhat Recessed⚠No Mechanical Lockout, Some Standby Drain Possible
⚠Red And Uv Light Quality Not Perfect (red Beam Not Smooth Close Up; Uv Has Visible Light Spill)⚠Magnetic Rotary Selector Switch Can Be Rough And Slow⚠Strobe Modes Produce Loud Clicking Noise⚠Water Resistance Limited By Foldable Wing Design⚠Wing Mechanism May Cause Scratches On Body Over Time⚠Heavier Than Typical EDC Flashlights

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