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Nitecore TM39 vs Wuben A1

What TM39 does better (0) and where A1 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TM39
Nitecore · 2020TM39
0 advantages≈ $500
vs
Wuben A1
Wuben · 2022A1
9.7Score
3 advantages≈ $810
Higher score
9.4Brightness & throw9.7

Why is TM39 better than A1?

TM39 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is A1 better than TM39?

  1. Maximum output5,200 lm vs 20,000 lm3.8×
  2. Peak beam intensity562,500 cd vs 1,562,500 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m vs 2,500 m+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Wuben A1Wuben A1≈ $8109.7
Light output
Maximum output5,200 lm20,000 lm
Peak beam intensity562,500 cd1,562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)1,500 m2,500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SBT-90Luminus SBT-90
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—8,400 mAh
Maximum runtime—105 h
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Modes & features
Brightness levels—8
Mode memory—Yes
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