Better than a headlamp? Olight vs Nebo, Wuben, Sofirn, Thrunite & More

Torque Test Channel Oct 17, 2025 80.8 Thousand views
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Baton: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKL59BDJ?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.14WL770AGQMZJ\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.14WL770AGQMZJ_1760625105520 Sofirn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQ81BR6M?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.4J0GPDFY8RAN\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.4J0GPDFY8RAN_1760625126327 Wuben: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHB51JWG?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3N1O3JSUFQYMC\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.3N1O3JSUFQYMC_1760625169167 OClip: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDC3M31M?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image\u0026campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1H5STKI5ZZIUF\u0026linkCode=tr1\u0026tag=13370bf-20\u0026linkId=amzn1.campaign.1H5STKI5ZZIUF_1760625147922 Thrunite: https://amzn.to/3JcpWIh Nebo: https://amzn.to/4n6N7l6 UNROEVS: https://amzn.to/4hkivvy Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader Do clip lights deserve a place on your hat or shirt pocket? If they do, the best ones might certainly be included here, as we find out by buying some of the top requested examples from our viewers. We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

Products Reviewed (9)

Baton
Winner

Olight

Baton

$55.00

#1 4.5

Best Overall - Advertised 1200 lumens and delivered 1320-1330 with minimal drop. Weighs 52g. Gets 9/10 for staying put. Highest candela at 7650 and 175m throw. Includes charging case that recharges light 3.5 times. Takes it just looking at stats overall.

E7

Wuben

E7

$24.00

#2 4.5

Best Value - Advertised 1800 lumens and delivered full 1800 initially, dropping to 1414 at 30 seconds. Weighs 80g. Gets 6/10 for staying put. Two LEDs inside. 122m throw distance. Might be the best value on the board with highest actual output and tied for largest battery.

Torchy

Nebo

Torchy

$27.00

#3 4.0

Advertised 1100 lumens but produced 1300 initially. Weighs 66g. Gets 9/10 for staying put with stiff clip. Magnetic charging attachment. 700mAh battery. Similar performance to Sofirn but slightly different strengths.

Archer Mini

Thrunite

Archer Mini

$18.00

#4 4.0

Advertised 405 lumens and delivered 495 (117% of advertised). Lightest at 34g. Perfect 10/10 for staying put on hat. Two-way clip design works well. Good throw distance of 96m. Excellent for pencil light that can be a cap light.

Clip Pro

Olight

Clip Pro

$39.00

#5 4.0

Advertised 500 lumens and delivered 560 (111% of advertised). Weighs 52g. Gets 9/10 for staying put. Nice rocker dial control. Excellent USB port cover design. 133m throw distance. Better than FXT Works knockoff.

SC13

Sofirn

SC13

$28.00

#6 4.0

Advertised 1300 lumens and produced about 1200, dropping to 862. Weighs 60g. Gets 7/10 for staying put. 1000mAh battery. Higher candela than Nebo at 7300. Good value consideration alongside Nebo and Olight Baton.

FXT Works

Clip Light

$26.00

#7 3.0

Advertised 600 lumens but only produced 350, dropping to 332. Weighs 98g. Gets 5/10 for staying put. 55% of advertised lumens. Separate buttons for different LEDs. Amazon version inspired by Olight design but heavier and less effective.

Claris

Right Angle Clip Light

$17.00

#8 2.5

Advertised 600 lumens but only produced 300 in high mode, dropping to 279. Very lightweight at 36g. Gets 7/10 for staying put. Has unnecessary colored LEDs. Poor throw distance of only 23m. Can throw the light further than it can throw light.

2550L Pocket Clip Light

Unroevs

2550L Pocket Clip Light

$15.00

#9 2.0

Advertised 2550 lumens but only produced 1100 peak, dropping to 167 at 30 seconds. Weighs 108g which is heavy for hat use. Gets 3/10 for staying put on hat. 42% of advertised performance. Good distance rating of 156m but poor overall value.