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Wuben PL01 vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 793% 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$20Cheapest
US$21.99Most expensive
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
1686 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (on-cell)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
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
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
Common complaints
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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