WUBENC3 Rechargeable Flashlight 1200 High Lumens Super Bright, LED Tactical Flashlights, Powered EDC Flash Light IP68 Waterproof, 6 Light Modes for Camping, Emergency, Outdoor, Rescue, Inspection

This is a fantastic little flashlight! I’ve got all different generations of LED tech flashlights. In the beginning they were efficient but underwhelming. You could get better ones for a hefty premium. Today the tech and efficiency available is fantastic. I hadn’t heard of Wuben but a relative perpetually keeps in the know of flashlight tech recommended I check this one out. It’s sturdy, compact, and self-sufficient. It includes a rechargeable 18650 battery which packs more punch than whatever alkaline could fit in that space. It also uses a well know OSRAM brand LED according to the ad.Proprietary cables/chargers, or needing to keep a separate battery charger with you are just inconvenient and this package solves that. Unlike a lot of other flashlights it has a built in USB C charger! The built in charger alone is great, but the fact that is USB C (the new universal standard minus Apple being their smug selves) you can charge it anywhere you can charge your phone or personal devices. It even comes with a cord!The light modes are great as well. I find that most high lumen flashlights are way too bright for doing anything up close without blinding yourself. This has a few low light energy efficient modes so I can preserve my retinas in the dark. A few soft taps of the button turns on the turbo mode which will flood a fairly large field at night. I find myself using the modes 1-3 often and 4 (highest) only temporarily if I’m checking a huge area briefly. I’ve used it nightly walking the dog and I rarely have to charge it. Personally I don’t see myself using the flasher features but I can see their purpose for emergencies etc.I saw some reports on some forums of some differences with early models when they first came out. I own both. Contacting the company the earlier models were meant to charge ‘protected’ batteries which had an integrated circuit for overcharge protection like the one it came with and they wouldn’t be issue free with a protected battery. Apparently some people have a stock of their own cheaper batteries without overcharge protection as spares and noticed some overcharging. I don’t know the extent but info is out there. The earlier models had a slightly different beam shape as well. It was a little bit squarer than round but I didn’t find it to change functionality appreciably. They told me all new stock has addressed these concerns (sometime in early December?) having modified charge protections for unprotected batteries as well as a more rounded beam. I can confirm the latter but I don’t haven’t confirmed the former yet but I have no reason not to believe them. Their customer service was responsive and helpful with my questions on the topic.Overall I think it’s a great light with fair pricing and I purchased a few of that for myself and family.

I recently purchased this light after coming across it while shopping on Amazon. I have been using a little Nebo rechargeable I had picked up a couple years ago and noticed that flashlights have gotten much brighter. The Nebo has been really useful and i figured I would enjoy having another one with more features. That Nebo is only about 3-400 lumens max and cost me over 30 bucks. This Wuben is much brighter and was on sale for just a little over 20 bucks. If I didn't like it as much I figured I would just send it back. The only thing I don't care for on the Nebo is It requires you to cycle through 2 brightness levels whenever you turn it on. This one looked like it would be different. I did notice a couple reviews mentioned it required a little finesse to use but I thought I would give it a try. Glad I did as I really like the way it allows you to cycle through different brightness levels with a half click but it will remember the last one you used. So you never have to change it if you don' want to. Brilliant!The tail button also is very firm, minimal, and fidget friendly with very positive clicking action. I also really like the way It gives you an idea of how much charge is left with a little light that changes color according to battery percentage left. I did not realize how much I would appreciate that feature! After buying another smaller light, (with a smaller battery), I now know how important it is to know roughly how long it will last. It also looks very cool and seems extremely well made. I have not had the need to use it outdoors yet but i will say it gives more light on medium than I probably need for a small apartment.The light itself seems very floody with a large bright center area. It is also a bit on the cool color side. I think this would be a great inexpensive backup light to throw in the car or have in the house. And I think it would make a great and useful gift as It really does feel like you paid a lot more than 20 bucks and change. Five stars!

I was very impressed with this flashlight from the start, the ergonomics just felt perfect in the hand. I especially like the rounded bezel around the lens. The interface for the light is also very easy to learn, full click to turn on/ off, half click to switch modes, double half click for strobe, triple half click for sos. The light has memory and remembers the last mode you were in, excluding strobe and sos.In comparison with other flashlights, one thing that I liked about the Wuben C3 is that it does not get as hot as others in the same class, it does get warm when running on high, but not to the point that you feel you can't hold it anymore, it does a very good job of dissipating heat.I like that you can charge using USB-C, and that it includes a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging. One thing that I did have issues with is charging the flashlight with other cables such as the one for my iPad, or any other USB-C Cable. Another thing I was not too fond of is the rubber port cover, I feel like with time it will wear out and break off, but nevertheless it does do a good job of keeping things out of the port.Pros:- Great Ergonomics- Intuitive User Interface- Very Bright- USB C Charging- Affordable priceCons:- Could not get light to charge with other USB C Cables- Rubber Port CoverOverall, I think this is an excellent flashlight at a great price, I tested it against other more expensive flashlights and it was comparable in both quality, and illumination at a fraction of the cost. It makes a good every day carry light, with it's compact size and multiple brightness settings that are adaptable to the task at hand.