Wuben E1 (G4): World's Thinnest Flashlight?

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I review the Wuben E1 (G4). This is a unique EDC flashlight that attaches to the back of your phone.
Correction: the Wuben E1 weighs 36 grams. I mentioned 80 grams in the video.
Wuben provided me a pre-production sample of the E1 for the purpose of this review. I was not paid to make this video. I have not held back on any negative opinions of this light.
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Wuben E1 (G4) Video Transcript:
General thoughts after a week of usage/size comparison/practicality/interesting things:
• So as many of you know, Wuben is always pushing the boundaries of the traditional flashlight… and they have recently sent me a sample of their new creation. This is the Wuben E1 (otherwise known as the G4). It's a sleek, low-profile light that seems to be targeted to influencers, photographers, or anyone looking for a compact flashlight that attaches to your phone. It's 10x brighter than your photo flashlight and is basically a miniature ring light. Now, if you have a Magsafe case with your iPhone, it will mount magnetically without any modification. However, if you have an Android phone, you'll need to use the included magnetic pad. You can use the E1 as a fill light, for low-light photography, a work/reading light, a selfie light, or as an extra slim EDC. It's also a phone stand!
• What's included in the box: I have a sample package, which comes with the light and a magnetic stand.
Overall Construction, LED, lens, bezel and reflector
• Made of magnesium alloy, well machined with no rough spots. Magnesium is 66% the weight of aluminium, which is why I initially mistook that the light was made of plastic initially. It's just so light @ 80 grams! This makes sense, as my phone is heavy enough as is, you don't want to be making your phone even heavier. But end of the day, the light is so small that it won't make a huge difference. Wuben will also release a titanium version. The magnesium version comes with black/white anodizing.
• Operated by one switch, reminds me of a watch crown.
• 28X SMD3030 LEDs. Three different tints - cool, neutral, warm white. 300 lumen turbo mode. The battery indicator is on the bottom left of the LED array.
• 320mAh lithium polymer battery - will sustain low 2-lumen mode for 50 hours, or 300 lumens for 30 mins. USB-C charging.
UI - modes
• Press and hold to turn on and off. The crown can be rotated each way to control brightness. Press once when on to change tint (cool, neutral, warm white)
Performance - total output, beam profile, longevity, practicality
• Ceiling bounce test, CRI, CCT
• Floody, even light for close-range use. Sustained output!
Considerations
• Battery is only 320mAh - won't last long on higher modes. Good news is most phones can reverse charge so you could use a short USB-C cord for extended runtime.
• Not as bright as most tube lights. But the heat regulation is excellent. Having those smaller SMD LEDs help. It's also more portable than a normal tube light.
• Would be better with high CRI LEDs.
Verdict
The Wuben G4/E1 is the perfect EDC light if you're the type of person who's always fumbling around for your phone flashlight. You'll appreciate something more powerful and easier to switch on. Not everyone wants to carry around a fully-fledged tube light. I like how the G4 doubles as a fill light and general photography light. I've been stuck without adequate ambient light, and would've been good to have this on hand. The sustained output is impressive in a light of this size.

[@bretts7085]

Hmm.. Neat useful little gadget to have on tour phone especially if your camping. 👍

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Yeah, connect it up to a power bank and it'd be a great camping light.

[@bretts7085]

@@DarrenYeoYT Yea nice idea!!

[@SeiPokGuy]

Great review, I like your tests on run time and show it doesn't step down. Wuben claims 90 CRI, but you only got 70 CRI in your test. That is a bit concerning, I hope they fix that when these are ready for delivery. I ordered the titanium version because I'm a sucker for anything ti EDC related!

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Might be because mine is a pre-production sample, but yeah would be interested to see someone measure the proper version. Thanks mate.

[@SaibaKeiosu]

I must ask, have you tried storing it in the 5th pocket of a pair of jeans? And if it does fit, does it become intrusive when sitting down?
and any news on the E1 lite variant?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Do you mean that little pocket inside the right pocket? It won't fit there. Not sure when the E1 lite will be out, I remember they said it'd be made of plastic.

[@lightinthedark_]

If you have your phone in your front pants pocket, does the light stick well enough on the outside of your pants for hands free?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

On mine, no - I have to use that magnetic sticker and not strong enough through jeans fabric. Maybe if you had a MagSafe case for iPhone or a stronger magnet.

[@whiwhiwhisky]

would be better if it's waterproof, thats what separates it from those dollar store products

[@DarrenYeoYT]

It'd be a nice bonus! I'll double check with Wuben if it is or not.