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Fenix E08R UE vs Wuben X5

What E08R UE does better (5) and where X5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E08R UE
Fenix · 2026E08R UE
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $85
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Wuben X5
Wuben · 2026X5
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $80
3.6Brightness & throw3.2
6.4Battery & charging3.9
3.8Build & durability3.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is E08R UE better than X5?

  1. Peak beam intensity6,400 cd vs 3,481 cd+84%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m vs 118 m+36%
  3. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,300 lm+23%
  4. Battery capacity1,650 mAh vs 1,200 mAh+38%
  5. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%

Why is X5 better than E08R UE?

X5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E08R UEFenix E08R UE≈ $855.2
Wuben X5Wuben X5≈ $804.3
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity6,400 cd3,481 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)160 m118 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po18650 Li-ion, AAA
Battery capacity1,650 mAh1,200 mAh
Maximum runtime111 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height129 mm30.1 mm
Head diameter / width31 mm—
Body diameter / depth18 mm—
Weight125 g127 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch, Rotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
UV light—Yes
Laser pointer / aiming laserYesYes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
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