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Knog Bilby vs Wuben H5

What Bilby does better (1) and where H5 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Knog Bilby
Knog · 2021Bilby
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $17
vs
Wuben H5
Wuben · 2021H5
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $30
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw4.0
7.0Battery & charging7.8
5.6Build & durability9.7
5.9Features5.9

Why is Bilby better than H5?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m vs 73 m+37%

Why is H5 better than Bilby?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 500 lm+25%
  2. Weight90 g vs 67 g+34%
  3. Maximum runtime105 h vs 120 h+14%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx8+14%
  5. Charging time4 h vs 3 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Knog BilbyKnog Bilby≈ $176.2
Wuben H5Wuben H5≈ $307.8
Light output
Maximum output400 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m73 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P9
LED maker—Osram
Number of LEDs5—
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime105 h120 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time4 h3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx8
Submersible to1 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Size & weight
Weight90 g67 g
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
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