Fenix LR35R vs Wuben X1 Pro
Quick take: The Fenix LR35R costs $29 less; the Wuben X1 Pro is brighter (13,000 vs 10,000 lm); the Fenix LR35R throws farther (447m vs 377m); the Wuben X1 Pro runs longer on high (1.75 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Fenix LR35R | Wuben X1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $159 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Flooder | Flooder |
| Lumens | 10,000 lm | 13,000 lm |
| Candela | 50,000 cd | 35,520 cd |
| Beam distance | 447m | 377m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.75 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Luminus SFT-70 | Cree XHP50.3 HI + 4x XHP50.3 HD |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 12.0 oz | 13.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 2.0 in | 5.4 x 2.4 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Fenix LR35R
- ✓10,000 lumens with 503 m of throw from two 21700s
- ✓Fenix's constant-current drivers and honestly published ANSI specs
- ✓Recessed power button prevents accidental activation in a bag
- ✓Good ergonomics and grip for a light this size, and IP68 rated
- ✓Long runtime with warning before low-voltage protection engages
- ✗Mode memory with no shortcuts to turbo or low
- ✗Eco at 50 lumens and low at 450 — both far too bright for close work
- ✗No rear tactical switch
- ✗Gets hot on turbo
- ✗Large and heavy, as any two-cell searchlight is
Wuben X1 Pro
- ✓Active cooling fan lets it sustain output where a passive body couldn't
- ✓Five emitters combining a spot and four flood channels
- ✓Around 1h46m of turbo runtime on the combined mode
- ✓Dual-switch interface with five brightness levels plus eco, turbo and strobe
- ✓Five-year warranty if you register the light
- ✗Measured 10,320 lumens and 25,600 cd against claims of 13,000 and 35,520
- ✗IP65 — handles rain but not immersion
- ✗No high-CRI option; 5,624 to 6,348K depending on mode
- ✗383 grams with batteries — a vehicle or toolbox light
- ✗Five-year warranty requires registration; otherwise one year