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WUBEN C3 Rechargeable USB-C Flashlight US$16.99 (~A$23.93) Delivered @ Hekka

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WUBEN C3 Rechargeable USB-C Flashlight US$16.99 (~A$23.93) Delivered @ Hekka
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Clear on 18/04/2022 - 18:26 hekka.com (4959 clicks)
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This flashlight has been very popular in the past and it's back on sale at Hekka.

Featuring 1200 lumens, 6 brightness mods including strobe and SOS, up to 143 hours of battery life with a 18650 battery cell and USB-C recharging, lightweight at 123g and IP68 waterproof rated.

  • Apply the coupon HekkaWuben0414 at checkout

AU$ based on current Mastercard rate and free shipping included. (Updated 29/4/22)

Bright Plus Long Throw: Delivers a maximum of 1200 lumens cast a long throw of 179 meters, C3 offers you the biggest support in the dark.
Outperformed German LED: Utilizes 1*OSRAM P9 LEDA, C3 features reverse battery installation protected circuit to ensure you have quality light and safety.
Multiple Modes for various: Feature High, Med, Low, Eco, SOS & Strobe modes to cope with different needs.
Lightweight & Compact: Tiny and lightweight, with a length much short than a Smartphone( 121.5mm * 25.4mm)plus weighs only 123g, C3 is easy in your pocket or shoulder bag for everyday use.
Premium Material & Waterproof: Built with an aircraft-grade alumina alloy and has been treated with an oxidation process, C3 survives underwater within 2 meters for 1 hour.

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  • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2022 - 18:35
    +1

    Great little torch, good luck snappin' it up for this price. Seems to be one of the lowest.

    • 8azinga on 18/04/2022 - 19:43
      +1

      Was $16.99 USD a few days ago as well.

    • aNoPHeLeS on 18/04/2022 - 21:13

      I've got a blf A6 - how's this compare? Would be like a cheaper version with usb c charging?

  • gimli on 18/04/2022 - 18:38
    +3

    is there an AA/eneloop compatible torch with similar brightness?

    p.s. not sure why i all of a sudden need a torch!!

    • reloxation on 18/04/2022 - 18:53
      +4

      What's the matter with Li-Ion?

      • gimli on 18/04/2022 - 19:49
        +5

        just thought it might be cheaper
        anyways got one.
        no idea why

    • henno on 18/04/2022 - 18:55
      +9

      Similar brightness? 1200 lumens with AAs is, broadly, a bad idea. Unless you want a really huge torch. Either that, or one that works for a very short period of time. Even then, compared to quality 18650 batteries, AAs have neither the capacity nor the current to adequately supply high powered torches like this. Which is why the market doesn't tend to produce them when 18650s exist.

      The good news is that lumens are over-rated and you can probably find a reasonably good AA torch; it won't be "similar brightness" but it will be good enough for most things. I just can't recommend one as I have been deep in the #18650masterrace for a decade now.

    • aoeueoa on 18/04/2022 - 19:12
      +1

      Simple answer is no. You can get AA size but lithium, probably close to similar brightness.

    • dust on 18/04/2022 - 19:41
      +1

      Lithium batteries are way better for this. Much higher voltage.

      • ZilogX on 18/04/2022 - 19:51
        +3

        Voltage is a non-sequitur, AAs can have multiple configurations with equal or greater voltage

        • henno on 18/04/2022 - 20:06
          +1

          ^ This.

          Voltage is no indication of capacity or current. Some copper strips and a few dusty AAs and the ~3.7v of an 18650 is toast.

        • MonkDog on 18/04/2022 - 21:24

          Been a while since I've seen an 8 AA battery configuration torch…

    • ntb on 18/04/2022 - 20:14
      +1

      Highest I've seen with single AA battery is 180lu, I may be wrong. Still far from the brightness of this torch though.

    • CacheHunter on 18/04/2022 - 20:24
      +1

      not sure why i all of a sudden need a torch!!

      Beware, this was my first torch 6 months ago in an Amazon sale. I now own an assortment of portable lighting devices and have spent a couple of hundred dollars on my new found torch interest.

      That said, they came in handy when we were recently without power for a couple of days. The Li-Ion torch lasted for days even with being left on all night as night lights for the kids.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 18/04/2022 - 18:46
    +2

    Good price

  • drivatruk on 18/04/2022 - 18:49
    +1

    Thanks got 1.

  • OMG on 18/04/2022 - 18:49
    +3

    Don't know why, but just bought one. I have three MAG-LITE LED torches already.

    • Vote for Pedro on 18/04/2022 - 18:58
      +3

      I find maglite hasnt kept pace and just rides off their history. Ive still got a 3 cell and 6 cell from about 20 yrs ago. But love the c3.

      • aoeueoa on 18/04/2022 - 19:14
        +1

        Can't believe they're still around. Their 3D is 170lumens, huge, weighs 850grams.

        • bdl on 18/04/2022 - 19:16
          +3

          It's the model M of flashlights - good to use against home intruders

        • Vote for Pedro on 18/04/2022 - 19:34
          +1

          I don’t mind the solid build and weight. It’s the light I’ve the problem with.

  • TheMoistMan on 18/04/2022 - 18:50
    +10

    Thanks I now have a bright torch that I did not know I needed

    • perrm on 18/04/2022 - 18:52
      +4

      lol. same. thanks op.

    • LowRange on 18/04/2022 - 19:26
      +5

      Ohh this isnt bright, you wait until the flashlight bug really bites and nek minnit you are buying torches like this to support your habit https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/acebeam-x50-super-powerf… :)

      • Caped Baldy on 18/04/2022 - 20:38

        this doesn't even have a cooling fan!

        • LowRange on 18/04/2022 - 22:04

          I know, and it gets damn hot. It comes with a bolt on handle however i didn't put it on, the highest setting is so absurdly bright there's not much reason to run it flat out for so long.

          • Caped Baldy on 18/04/2022 - 22:11

            @LowRange: I've been eyeing the Manker MK38 for funsies.

            Very beasty territory. I'll stick with the D4SV2 for now.

  • dreamscene on 18/04/2022 - 18:59
    -8

    Hi, will this last 30 years like my energizer torch from the early 90’s? Or will I have to fluff around, try and find proprietary batteries every 2 years when it stops working? Like iPhones. Things like torches I want to buy once and never look at it and need it to work first time every time when it’s needed.

    • adrianhughes1998 on 18/04/2022 - 19:01
      +2

      You must have a lot of blackouts where you live.

      • Domicron on 18/04/2022 - 19:08
        +2

        No. But battery tend to deteriorate over time, unfortunately.

        Imagine get sutck in a blackout with a bad battery.

        • adrianhughes1998 on 18/04/2022 - 19:19
          +2

          Battery does deteriorate. Use your phone if you get stuck in a blackout and the torch has shat itself. Then buy a new torch.

          Not a big deal.

          • Domicron on 18/04/2022 - 20:06
            +1

            @adrianhughes1998: That is just one of the examples. In fact, some people use this type of torches often such as tradies, and worked well for them.

            However, no good for those needing one for the "occassion", such as checking up a leaking roof during a "one in thousand years rainfall".

            Hence, dreamscene's comment is not invalid. Different people use things differently.

            • adrianhughes1998 on 18/04/2022 - 20:16

              @Domicron: It's not invalid for sure, funnily enough my roof started leaking last winter and the laundry flooded, when I didn't own any torch. Had to call the SES and use a crappy phone torch haha

    • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:25
      +11

      I put in the description that it uses an 18650 battery. They're as generic as they come and loads of electronics use them and they can be bought everywhere new and old. Infact there's quite a big market for selling recycled 18650 cells.

      • dreamscene on 18/04/2022 - 19:47
        -1

        Will it last for 10 years plus like regular D cell battery? Buy and forget. Or do I have to fluff around charge it every few months even when not using it?

        • Binchicken22 on 18/04/2022 - 20:28

          I would say it will last a minimum of 3 years without recharging just because that's the experience I've had, haven't had a 18650 in my drawer for 10 years yet. But at this rate I wouldn't be surprised.

          Lithium batteries are quite good.

  • zarbicore on 18/04/2022 - 19:04
    +2

    Can never have too many torches. Thanks

    • Caped Baldy on 18/04/2022 - 20:38
      +3

      come to r/flashlight

  • mirovich on 18/04/2022 - 19:06
    +2

    It’s ~$31 at Amazon if you have prime.

    • donga100 on 18/04/2022 - 19:07
      +1

      Is there any benefit to paying the extra $8 to buy via Amazon? Just faster shipping?

      • mirovich on 18/04/2022 - 19:08
        +2

        And returns :)

      • Cyb3rGlitch on 18/04/2022 - 19:58
        +2

        Also not dealing with a random website that hasn't been around long.

    • vodamerc on 18/04/2022 - 19:16
      +2

      Regularly between $25-28. Better off waiting if you want to use amazon

      • mirovich on 18/04/2022 - 19:18
        +1

        Yea will wait. Thanks!

    • Homerlovesbeer on 19/04/2022 - 02:32

      Link?

  • sicaboy on 18/04/2022 - 19:06
    +1

    With the code it’s $24.07 for me?

    • donga100 on 18/04/2022 - 19:08
      +2

      You need to leave currency as USD and let your bank convert it.

      • mini_wombat on 18/04/2022 - 19:13
        +8

        Wahhhh … I wasted $1.07 … Rookie mistake …. I hand in my Ozbargain Licence. Can someone put me in the penalty box for a day?

        • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2022 - 19:16
          +1

          I can't, but here, have my first ever downvote (I think). 😁

          But also, it's 1 freaking dollar. 🤣

        • gimli on 18/04/2022 - 19:51
          +1

          lol someone reported u to mods

  • Remorhaz on 18/04/2022 - 19:09
    +1

    Don't suppose anyone knows of any good (ideally warm) zoomable lights?

    • aoeueoa on 18/04/2022 - 19:16
      +3

      Zoomies aren't really popular in the hobby crowd, so there's no demand to make them. There's a 2 channel Emisar light that has 2 x throw LEDs, and 2x flood LEDs. More expensive, but quality is much much higher than a zoomie.

      • Remorhaz on 19/04/2022 - 09:03

        Thanks - I actually bought a Convoy BD04 T5-5B years ago but I can't seem to find it unfortunately

        I want something for light painting so zoomable, variable adjustable brightness, high CRI and warm white (4000-5000Kish) would be ideal - tho as you say it seems not to actually exist :)

    • [Deactivated] on 18/04/2022 - 19:19
      +1

      You might want to look at the LEDlenser torches.

      Depends how big you want it, but the newer P7 models should do you good if you want something with telescopic feature, also believe (atleast from their original P7) are a lot warmer colour in comparison to the standard LED light.

    • Quarn on 18/04/2022 - 19:24
      +1

      Wuben actually have one, I saw specs while reading up on this on.
      https://hekka.com/products/wuben-l60-led-rechargeable-zoom-l…

      • Remorhaz on 19/04/2022 - 09:00

        Looks pretty good except for being Cool White 6500K

        I'm ideally looking for something around 4000K

    • DONMAI on 18/04/2022 - 19:45
      +1

      i got 2x these (not warm) and still use them regularly. wuben nicer in almost every aspect though.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/405033

  • tebbybabes on 18/04/2022 - 19:24
    +3

    Bought one and have been quite satisfied. TBH, haven't really found a legit need for the max level, because indoors for most of my use cases, it's just waaaay too bright. That and the fact that it's brightness will dial down quickly anyway. I honestly thought the next step down was it for me, but when I started actually using it, it was good for throwing a lot of light, but if I try to examine something up close at that level, it's still too bright and washes everything out in glare. So depending on how much I need it to throw, I've been keeping it on low and medium.

    Finally, I have only 2 niggling issues with it… switching modes can be pain with the quick half presses of the button to switch. I can never get it consistently. And 2nd, I wish it wasn't this rounded. While it does have some edges, it has a tendency to roll around on a flat surface.

    Other than these 2 things, I think it's a perfect buy, especially for what I got for that price.

    • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:36
      +2

      I don't own one but waaaay too bright sounds really good as I do a lot of underground drain system exploring. You don't realise how crap torches and lights are until you go into total darkness.

      • dust on 18/04/2022 - 19:47
        +3

        Sorry what do you do? What is underground drain system exploring? Are you Donatello?

        • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:48
          +2

          Tassie's rivulet is basically the drain system without sewage. Doesn't compare to your underground exploring in Sydney ;)

          • dust on 18/04/2022 - 19:50
            +1

            @Clear: I don't know what you're talking about but hypothetically if I was underground/somewhere with no light I think I'd be better off using a flashlight of lower brightness and letting your eyes adjust as opposed to having the power of the sun in your hands because then when you look away from the bright spot everything else is just darkness.

            That being said all of these single emitter torches only last on their brightest for a few minutes before stepping down (due to heat).

            • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:52
              +1

              @dust: Hypothetically if there was sculptures in the darkness or on a stroll to a rave I think something small with a lot of brightness would help.

      • onlinepred on 18/04/2022 - 19:49
        +1

        Max brightness only lasts like 10 mins I think.

        • 8azinga on 18/04/2022 - 20:39

          1 minute and then it steps down towards 500 lumen over the next 2.5hrs

        • Captain Hindsight on 01/05/2022 - 14:50

          Do you know, Is that the same with the older model L50 if not that would probably be my preference?

          • 8azinga on 01/05/2022 - 19:30
            +1

            @Captain Hindsight: The wuben website doesnt mention the stepping down in their specs but i suspect they changed it for the C3 as the heat build up was causing issues and possibly premature failure

  • ShipShapeRC on 18/04/2022 - 19:39
    +1

    I tried 2 Mastercard debit cards with crap loads on them, both declined. Grrr.

    • mug on 18/04/2022 - 19:44
      +1

      Yeah my bank blocked my CC payment as it said the merchant may not be genuine, so I used paypal instead.

      • ShipShapeRC on 18/04/2022 - 22:00

        Yep used paypal and did it in USD as PP exchange rate was nearly as bad as theirs.

    • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:44
      +2

      Use PayPal. You can link the cards.

  • agentsmith1 on 18/04/2022 - 19:39
    +1

    not sure whats happening ordered 2 was $66.07 changed the currency to AUD..how is it 22.99?

    • 8azinga on 18/04/2022 - 19:45
      +2

      That's 1 at discount, 2nd at full price.

  • Joejoeinc on 18/04/2022 - 19:45
    +1

    How is this $22.99? mine comes to $66.09 for x2 in the checkout.

    • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:45
      +1

      1 per order.

      • dust on 18/04/2022 - 19:46
        +1

        Per order or per account?

        • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:47
          +3

          Just confirmed with rep - 1 per order.

          • dullbeard on 18/04/2022 - 19:48
            +1

            @Clear: I tried to use the code on a second order and it said it was already used.

        • dullbeard on 18/04/2022 - 19:48
          +1

          looks like 1 per account

          • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:49
            +1

            @dullbeard: Apparently you don't even need an account to use the coupon according to the rep. I've not tested it myself.

            • Ashy Larry on 18/04/2022 - 19:54
              +3

              @Clear: $23.01 with Gpay. I used the coupon without an account.

    • Joejoeinc on 18/04/2022 - 19:50
      +2

      nvm figured it out. as @8azinga said.

  • Misha Bakunin on 18/04/2022 - 19:50
    +1

    Tempted but personally I would prefer a battery powered torch….

    • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:51
      +6

      This is a battery powered torch.

      • Misha Bakunin on 18/04/2022 - 19:51
        +1

        Oh did I misread, so it can be usb charged and also battery swapped? Thanks.

        • Clear on 18/04/2022 - 19:53
          +5

          Yep there's a 18650 battery inside.

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