So, I decided to make some beamshots comparing the “normal” beam of the flashlight (with the yellowish shift) with the beam of the included silicone diffuser and then a diffuser sheet (not DC-Fox) similar to one that is sold by Boaz .
Here they are, pointing the flashlight to a white wall and then putting it along the wall.
Order (Left to Right): Silicone Diffuser >>> Normal (SMO reflector) >>> Sheet Diffuser
What did I notice? Nothing surprising, just the simple fact that the diffuser (sheet) annuls the tint shift and makes the beam more homogeneous; however, it loses some throw, of course. But, if using this flashlight in a closer range is a thing we like/ need, it will surely make the beam more pleasant!!
Again, the silicone diffuser is awesome, because it helps to irradiate light for a wide space! Definitely a plus on this package
I hope this helps any of you that may be interested in the flashlight
The light is available on Amazon for $19.97 from seller EDCTorch using coupon code L23HACLO. Ended up here to check out the review before ordering one, figured I would share.
Looks like a pretty nice light, especially if it can be purchased for under $30.
I will say that I completely agree with needing direct access to low mode. I prefer that in every light up to a 18650. When you start to get into multiple 18650s or larger lights where you are likely using it for the very reason that it has a huge amount of light, then I don’t mind no direct Low mode. But in small edc type lights, direct to low is important.
Hum, I guess 25-30€ is a reasonable price for the quality you get here! I don’t see the Wuben lights giving much problems so what you get is reliable.
This is not Utorch UT01 or even Lumintop EDC05 that had some issues.
I can compare it to my Manker E11 (28 or 29 €) and I realize that the Wuben E05, even being thinner and longer, has the same good quality as Manker !
However, I do understand, that having similar lights in competition one can ask about the price to pay for this one. Still, I believe it has complete reliability, if compared with others.
And honestly, that shortchut to lowest mode would make it my EDC pronto !! I am on the same boat as you, direct access to ML is needed! That is why Olight lights have the “almost perfect” UIs. I do hope that Wuben manage to make UI changes from the TO50R production onwards, as that UI seems to be incredible
You are probably right and the light is good value at about the $45-50 mark. But if a group buy price or sale price were to hit $30-35, I would be exceptionally pleased and feel that it was a really good buy as opposed to just a good value for the money. Especially with no access to low. If there was direct access to low and turbo, I would probably happily pay the price knowing that it would be carried nearly every day.
Even if it had no mode memory and started on Low every time, then I’d be ok with it. But I use Low and Turbo the majority of the time. So I want those 2 modes easily available.
But a nice light and a good review. So thanks for putting it on my radar!
I completely got your point about value/quality and also the specs missing That specific direct access to Low could have been copied from Manker, but it wasn’t :zipper_mouth_face:
But it will still be a nice flashlight for EDC, as a spare one! (I’ll start putting mine on my backpack, the days are darker and 900 lumens with a large beam are handy when returning home at night
BTW, take a look at M4D M4X deals (and eventually freeme and Petemer), I guess I saw an offer for this, but I don’t know how much they were able to get Maybe it fits the budget!
Also, thanks for your words and if there is anything I can help with about the light, let me know :+1:
Today I modded the Wuben E05 replacing the XPL2 LED by a Luxeon V (from Led4Power)!
Here are some photos, before (left) and after the mod (right)!
The beam quality has improved and has lot less shift (the Luxeon V it still has some, due to the SMO reflector)!
The general perception is that there is a smaller output if compared with the XPL2, but I believe the beam quality will compensate that!
I just tested my wuben E05 from amazon in my maukka lights calibrated Lumen Tube and got 900 lumens at turn on from the wuben 14500 and the same number from a efest 14500 out the front.
It does do 900 lumens out the front for at least for a second, I got 802 lumens at the 30 second mark. Nice to see a manufacture that list honest lumen numbers.
Very nice well built light in my opinion. Come up with a slightly better UI and you got a winner.