Hi BLF crew, The review for this light will be my very first and hopefully not last. I AM NOT a professional by no means. Just giving honest review and participating in this AWESOME hobby.
I would like to thank Wuben and Jelina( field representative) for sending E05 light for review.
Full disclaimer that Wuben provided review sample. No compensation other than keeping light after review.
OK, on to review of the Wuben E05 Rechargeable LED Flashlight.
The window box packaging with extremely useful information about the contents contained within box.
The contents of box include :
- Flashlight
- Instructions in various different languages
- Warranty Card
- Felt carry pouch with draw string
- Lanyard
- USB Charging Cable
- Spare O rings
- Dual direction pocket clip
- Wuben 14500 750 Mah Lithium Ion Battery USB Chargeable port
- Diffuser
The flashlight has great build quality and craftsmanship.
Aerospace grade aluminum anodized to protect from real life elements of world. The front has stainless steel bezel to protect lens. The lens has anti reflective coating. Pocket clip is permanently attached to body of flashlight. Dual direction clip makes easy for multiple clip positions when needed. The tail cap is magnetic so easy to attach to metal surfaces.
The specifications as per ANSI/F1 standards.
Light source is CREE XP-L2 for long term service.
130 meter light beam distance. Balance of throw and flood.
1.5 meter impact resistance
IPX68 submersible up to 2 meters
Turbo Mode 900 lumens 3 hours + 60 minutes
High Mode 150 lumens 3 hours
Medium Mode 30 lumens 11 hours
Low Mode 1 lumen 115 hours
Hidden Modes
Strobe, SOS
* Please note output levels using 14500 Lithium Ion Battery*
The installation of battery and user interface is extremely simple. The flashlight is ramping type with varying degrees.
1. To turn light on : Single click turns on light. Second click ramps up to medium. Third click ramps up to turbo. Double click in any mode activates strobe feature very easily. Click again to go to SOS mode.
2. To turn light off : Press and hold button for two seconds.
The beam pattern has decent center hot spot and very usable spill for balance of decent throw and flood beam for flashlight of this size.
The torture test provided this is of great build quality.
Dropped flashlight off high rooftop. No signs of chips or damage to flashlight. Still works through all modes when turned on.
Ran over light with Ford F150 truck. 4 times 2 times in drive mode. 2 times in reverse mode. No damage or scratches, dents, etc…. Still working through all modes.
Submerged flashlight in 5 foot swimming pool for 1 hour. Removed and unscrewed flashlight. All components completely dry . Re assembled flashlight. Still worked.
Froze light in block of ice still turned on. Light still on after breaking away frozen ice block.
All I can say is “WOW ” !!! Wuben is a great flashlight alternative for those needing quality flashlights in their collection.
PURCHASE LINK : Amazon.com
Thanks for read guys.