Comparison Console
Wuben PL01 vs Wurkkos HD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 247% 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$20Most expensive
US$19Cheapest
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
49 g (1.73 oz)Heaviest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
680 lmHighest output
Max candela
1686 cdLowest candela
2712 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
104 m (341 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
2160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Built-in 600mAh Li-Polymer
Charging type
USB-C (on-cell)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Everyday carryWorkOutdoor useHands-free tasksClipping onto pockets, hats, backpacks or metal surfacesBike light with red strobe
Common praise
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Versatile mounting with clip and magnetHigh CRI floodlight for natural color renderingCompact and lightweight for EDCBuilt-in rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood runtime matching manufacturer specs
Common complaints
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
RGB light brightness is too low for illuminationRapid RGB color cycling makes selecting colors difficultSpotlight has low CRI and slight green tintFlimsy rubber charging port coverNo last mode memory for spotlight/floodlight modesLight turns off abruptly at runtime end
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