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Nitecore NPL25 GL vs Wuben E1

What NPL25 GL does better (2) and where E1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
2 advantages≈ $120
vs
Wuben E1
Wuben · 2024E1
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
3.6Brightness & throw2.9
6.0Battery & charging7.7
4.8Build & durability5.4

Why is NPL25 GL better than E1?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 500 lm+80%
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx5+20%

Why is E1 better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Weight74 g vs 38 g+95%
Specifications

Side by side

Wuben E1Wuben E1≈ $1505.2
Light output
Maximum output900 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity11,660 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)216 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNiteLab UHi 25—
LED makerNiteLab—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic chargingYes—
Charging time—0.8 h
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX6IP65
Water protection (IPx)IPx6IPx5
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Size & weight
Weight74 g38 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
Laser pointer / aiming laserYes—
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