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Wuben F5 Magnet Rechargeable 500lm Camping Light Green $35.19 + Del ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ Newlight AU Amazon AU

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Wuben F5 Magnet Rechargeable 500lm Camping Light Green $35.19 + Del ($0 with Prime / $59 Spend) @ Newlight AU Amazon AUAffiliate
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Only available in the green this time

Can't write one better so stealing previous description (credit @Clear)

This previously popular camping light is on sale again in the colours Black and Green. These are great for camping and work really well when hung upside down in a tent or gazebo.

For mounting this has a magnetic base, ring holder for hanging and a tripod screw hole. It has up to 500lm, 3 colour temperatures (5700K/4500K/3000K) if you prefer cool/warm with each having low/medium/high modes, 5200mAh battery that charges via USB-C and can be used as power bank via USB-A and IP64 water resistance.

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  • glade90 on 20/08/2024 - 09:32
    +4

    Or just walk into bunnings and get a better one for cheaper
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-20w-led-rechargeable-work-…

    • xvanx on 20/08/2024 - 09:40

      Will do. Thanks!

    • seb on 20/08/2024 - 09:43
      +2

      Do you know the full specs of the ARlec one? It doesn't say what Modes is has. "Up to 2000Lm", "up to 7hrs run time" - those numbers need more context!

      • netsurfer on 20/08/2024 - 09:48

        From the review comments on the item, it has 4 levels (so guessing 2000Lm is for highest level, up to 7 hours run time refers to using the lowest level).

        • seb on 20/08/2024 - 09:52
          +5

          Yes, sure, that is kinda obvious. What are the actual specs though?

          The Wuben one also has three different colour temperatures and is IP64. The Arlec one is IP44. Horses for courses for sure, but I am now interested in the Arlec one; except the Wuben one is well known and tested whereas the Arlec one seems they can't be bothered advertising the specs so naturally seems lower quality.

          • netsurfer on 20/08/2024 - 10:02
            +1

            @seb: I have a cheap one (kind of like Wuben but 1000lm max) and for my usage (working in a room with no light in the evening), it is still gimmicky. Also, at max brightness, my one only lasts about 2 hours. Also, only USB-C to USB-A cable can charge mine, which suggests it is really USB-A but with a USB-C plug. Mine supports solar power charging but it is too slow charging it that way.

            These are more like toys to be honest.

          • Kangarookiddd on 20/08/2024 - 11:14
            +2

            @seb: Arlec feels like a toy compared to the wuben. i would get the wuben over the arlec any day of the week, way nicer build quality and the warm light is awesome to have if you're using it for camping

    • kyzahh on 20/08/2024 - 09:48
      +2

      I was about to have buyers remorse for a second but I need the magnetic aspect. A good option for sure though.

      • illogicalerror on 20/08/2024 - 09:55
        +3

        it's a great light at this price, you won't regret

      • kekw on 20/08/2024 - 09:56
        +3

        You are definitely getting a better overall product than that. That is a work light, unless you want to go blind you don't use that to camp.

        • superroach on 20/08/2024 - 10:22
          +2

          Yeah for camping this one looks smaller and more practical - especially with the metal stand and magnetic part. I'd imagine the camping one would be stronger diffusion to be able to look at them without being blinded more.

    • Grok on 20/08/2024 - 10:51
      +2

      Or just go to Aldi on Saturday and buy three of these.

      https://www.aldi.com.au/special-buys/special-buys-sat-24-aug…

      • skysurfer on 20/08/2024 - 11:30
        +2

        I have bought two similar camping lights from Aldi in the past and both didn't last long. First one the USB charging socket broke, can't remember what specifically went wrong with the next one. Have had other Aldi electronic items that didn't last long too.

        • Igaf on 20/08/2024 - 21:34

          Agree. Their LED candle globes have been rubbish in the past, as was one of their portable solar chargers. Won't touch any of their "electronic" goods again although there is probably some good stuff among the junk.

      • AmperSand on 20/08/2024 - 11:37

        These are great when they are on special too.
        I still have a few I use in the backyard most days from when Anaconda had them and cleared them out for $20 each.

    • AmperSand on 20/08/2024 - 11:00
      +2

      6000K Cool White? Ick

    • enricosanchez on 20/08/2024 - 12:19

      That arlec one looks like a turd.
      If you don't want your tent to look like a 7/11 maybe go with one with colour temp adjustment like the Wuben.
      Also more lumens = less battery life.
      The arlec one isn't waterproof, making it pretty useless outside your grandfathers dusty workshop.
      The arlec one can't be used while charging.
      The Wuben one has a rare earth magnet in the case.

      • AmperSand on 20/08/2024 - 13:29
        +2

        Yeah, what most people don't get is lights like these aren't even used at their full advertised brightness anyway. Most of the time medium is more than enough in a dark area, even somewhere between medium and low or low. In a tent at night low is MORE than enough and will run for ages on the Wuben.

        More lumens rarely = better in items like these. More lumens generally just means an hour of runtime at max which is useless OR it's 2000lumens for 5-10mins then ramps down to medium anyway.

        I agree and would take the Wuben 1000x over this POS Arlec worklight. Not long ago there were some decent little Arlec lights at Bunnings on clearance, these were MUCH more comparable to the Wuben F5.

      • glade90 on 20/08/2024 - 21:26
        -5

        Yeah, you sound like the classic basement-dweller who only leaves the keyboard to raid mum’s fridge for leftover fried rice.

        The Wuben one has a rare earth magnet in the case.

        Because who wants to settle for a basic earth magnet when you can flex with the Gucci of magnets - the rare earth! It's like winning a Nobel Prize for collecting paperclips!

    • dukeGR4 on 20/08/2024 - 22:13

      says run time is 7 hr, surely not at 2000 lumen?

  • foxxo on 20/08/2024 - 10:54

    Magnetic led light, $2.50 https://www.kmart.com.au/product/led-light-switch-42603764/

    • Kangarookiddd on 20/08/2024 - 11:43
      +2

      Aka landfill

      • illogicalerror on 20/08/2024 - 12:38
        +2

        I've had things like this go for years. Great for cupboards and little nooks where you need a light when you need a light but don't want to be bringing a light. Got a touch plate one for my pantry… door opens, light goes on.

  • Zeph101 on 20/08/2024 - 11:49

    I bought this one for a party the other month, i didn't read the description properly and when i played around with it, the Red and Blue lights come on just like the police..

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09JK1PZ7N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_f…

    Would be good for when you're at a campsite and someone is being an idiot to scare them.
    Plus a bonus of solar charging if needed while camping.

    • illogicalerror on 20/08/2024 - 12:36
      +1

      same thing but much cheaper
      https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D6NKMFHP

      • Zeph101 on 20/08/2024 - 12:40

        I think I paid about $40 each. which is still not bad. Will be passing on to the parents to try it when they take the caravan away.

        Just noticed another feature that you can charge your phone with it if needed.

        • illogicalerror on 20/08/2024 - 12:42

          It looks like it could be pretty bright with all those leds.
          Someone gave me a plug adaptor for my makita batteries, turning them into battery packs. Such a great thing.

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