Wuben has officially launched the X1Pro, a high-output everyday carry flashlight that tries to do more than just blast out a big lumen number. On paper, it delivers up to 12,300 lumens, but the bigger story here is how it handles heat, power, and real-world usability, things that matter a lot more once you actually start using a light like this.

The X1Pro is available now through Wuben and Amazon in black or white, priced at $139.99.

The first thing that stands out about the X1Pro isn’t even the brightness, but the shape. Instead of the usual tube-style flashlight, Wuben sticks with its flat, rectangular design. It’s about 138mm long, 60mm wide, and weighs around 383g with batteries installed.

That makes it more “solid gear” than ultra-light EDC, but the shape has some practical benefits. It sits flat in a pocket, won’t roll off a table, and feels a bit more secure in the hand thanks to the defined edges.

Inside, Wuben is using five Cree XHP50.3 LEDs. One handles long-range spotting, while the other four are dedicated to wide-area lighting. Together, they can push that 12,300-lumen peak output, but like most modern flashlights, that number only tells part of the story.

Instead of burying everything behind button combinations, the X1Pro keeps things simple with a physical slider that switches between beam types. It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference in actual use, especially if you’re wearing gloves or just don’t feel like memorizing click patterns.

Here’s how the lighting modes break down:

• Spotlight mode: Focused beam for distance, reaching a little over 400 meters, depending on the measurement
• Floodlight mode: Wide 125-degree beam for lighting up your immediate surroundings
• Combined mode: Both beams active for maximum brightness and coverage

This kind of setup makes the X1Pro more versatile than a standard flashlight. You can use it for everything from walking a trail to lighting up a work area or scanning something farther out.

Here’s where things get more interesting. High-lumen flashlights tend to throttle down quickly because of heat. You might get a huge burst of brightness for a minute or two, then it drops off hard.

Wuben is trying to work around that with an active cooling system, a built-in fan that helps manage heat when the light is running at higher output levels.

In practical terms, that means:

• Higher brightness can be sustained for longer
• Less aggressive step-down compared to passively cooled lights
• More consistent output during extended use

The X1Pro can reportedly hold around 3,000 lumens for close to two hours with the fan running, while independent testing has seen it hovering closer to 2,500 lumens in real-world conditions.

That’s still a meaningful difference. Peak output looks great on a spec sheet, but sustained output is what you actually live with when you’re using the flashlight for more than a quick burst.

Power comes from two 21700 lithium-ion batteries with a combined capacity of 9,600mAh. The key detail here is that they’re user-replaceable, which isn’t always a given these days.

That means when the batteries wear out after a few years, you can swap them instead of replacing the whole flashlight.

The X1Pro also leans into USB-C for charging and adds a few extra tricks:

• 30W USB-C fast charging for topping up the flashlight itself
• 15W reverse charging so it can act as a power bank
• Enough capacity to recharge a smartphone—potentially more than once

Wuben says it can bring a phone to about 50% in roughly 35 minutes, which makes it a useful backup if you’re outdoors or stuck without power.

Runtime varies a lot depending on brightness. At max output, you’re looking at a little over an hour. Drop down to eco mode, and it can stretch beyond 200 hours.

Wuben is also aiming for flexibility here. The X1Pro isn’t just something you hold, but something you can mount, carry, and adapt depending on what you’re doing.

Out of the box, it includes:

• A braided USB-C lanyard that doubles as a charging cable
• A protective holster
• A zinc alloy bike mount
• Mounting options for tripods and other accessories

The bike mount is a nice touch, although with this much output, you’ll want to be careful about how you aim it. At full brightness, this is far beyond a typical bike light.

Technical Specifications:

• Maximum Brightness: 12,300 lumens
• Beam Distance: 410 meters
• LED Setup: 1 × XHP50.3 HI (spot), 4 × XHP50.3 HD (flood)
• Battery: 2 × 21700 rechargeable batteries
• Charging: USB-C PD fast charging (up to 30W)
• Power Output: 15W power bank function
• Waterproof Rating: IP65
• Dimensions: 59.6 × 29.5 × 138 mm
• Weight: 242 g (without battery), 383 g (with battery)

The Wuben X1Pro is clearly designed for people who want one flashlight that can cover a lot of ground, literally and figuratively. It combines long-range and wide-area lighting, adds a usable control system, and backs it up with a battery setup that’s actually practical over time.

The 12,300-lumen number is what grabs attention, but the more relevant details are the dual-beam setup, the replaceable batteries, and the active cooling system that tries to make those high outputs usable for longer stretches.

At $139.99, it’s not aimed at casual users who just need something for a drawer. But for outdoor use, emergency kits, or anyone who regularly relies on a flashlight as a tool, the X1Pro is trying to solve some of the usual trade-offs, especially when it comes to balancing brightness and runtime.