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Wuben L50 vs Wuben PL01

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

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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% 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 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben L50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben L50 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben PL01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben L50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% 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 L50 — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Wuben L50 — Weight: 138 g (4.87 oz)Wuben L50 — Length: 139 mm (5.47 in)Wuben L50 — Retail price: US$33.99Wuben L50 — Max lumens: 1200 lmWuben L50 — Max runtime: 8580 minWuben PL01 — Beam distance: 82 m (269 ft)Wuben PL01 — Weight: 45 g (1.59 oz)Wuben PL01 — Length: 135 mm (5.31 in)Wuben PL01 — Retail price: US$20Wuben PL01 — Max lumens: 650 lmWuben PL01 — Max runtime: 7500 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Wuben L50
Wuben PL01
Price & carry
Retail price
US$33.99Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
138 g (4.87 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1686 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8580 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion rechargeable
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoors▣General use▣Survival kits
▣Everyday carry▣Daily commute▣Business trip▣Camping▣Outdoor work▣Travel▣Emergencies▣Inspection▣Hands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
✓High brightness output✓Versatile modes including SOS✓Durable IP68 waterproof build✓Good battery runtime on ECO mode✓Convenient USB charging✓Reliable tail switch interface
✓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
⚠Uses micro USB charging instead of USB-C⚠Battery indicator and low power warning may vary
⚠Output slightly lower than claimed⚠Positive DUV tint (slightly greenish)