After a strong run on Kickstarter, Wuben has officially launched the X1Pro flashlight, positioning it as the upgraded successor to the original X1. The older model has been removed from Wuben’s website, and while used units can still be found for around $141, it’s a tougher sell now that the new X1Pro is selling for roughly $140. For most buyers, the newer model is simply the better value at nearly the same price.
What makes the Wuben X1Pro especially interesting is that it’s built to do more than just light up the night. It combines both spotlight and floodlight capabilities and doubles as a compact power bank, making it a practical pick for camping, cycling, emergencies, and travel. The power-bank function uses standard USB-C and delivers 15W output, which prioritizes broad compatibility and is plenty for topping up a smartphone when you’re away from a wall charger.
A standout feature is the use of replaceable internal batteries. Inside, Wuben includes two 21700 cylindrical cells rated at 17.8Wh each, for a combined 35.6Wh, which is commonly marketed as about 9,600mAh in power-bank terms. Replacement ADB4800 batteries are sold separately for around $27 in the US, though the capacity is on the modest side for this battery format. Some competing 21700 cells can exceed 22Wh, so while the X1Pro’s included pack is functional, it isn’t squeezing the maximum possible energy out of the size.
As a pure power bank, the X1Pro is small for what it offers, but it isn’t lightweight. It weighs about 380g (13.4oz), which highlights the usual tradeoffs of flashlights that also charge phones. Still, unlike earlier power-bank flashlights that barely had enough battery to be useful, the X1Pro is designed with enough capacity to recharge a phone without immediately draining itself. At the same time, modern smartphones are gradually reducing the need for power banks altogether, with newer battery tech pushing phone capacities beyond 25Wh in some cases.
Charging the X1Pro itself is impressively quick. Thanks to USB Power Delivery, its internal batteries can recharge at up to 30W, which is notably faster than its 15W output when you’re using it as a power bank. In everyday terms, that means less downtime between adventures or emergency readiness.
Brightness is another headline feature, although the final numbers changed slightly from early campaign messaging. Wuben originally promoted a peak of 13,000 lumens, but the retail version is listed at 12,300 lumens. In real-world use, that difference is unlikely to be noticeable, but the shift seems to have happened late, since even promotional material still references 13,000 lumens in places.
It’s also worth understanding how that brightness is measured. The total lumen figure comes from combining both light sources: an 8,650-lumen spotlight and a 3,650-lumen floodlight. The floodlight is designed for wide-area illumination with a 125-degree beam spread. You can run both the spotlight and floodlight together, but the X1Pro can sustain that highest-output combined mode for only about one minute, which is typical for high-powered flashlights that have to manage heat and battery draw.
Compared to the original X1, the X1Pro brings several practical upgrades. Beam distance jumps from 303m (331yd) to 410m (448yd), giving it stronger long-range performance while still allowing you to switch into broader modes when you need to light up your immediate surroundings. Cyclists also get a sturdier mounting setup: the bike mount is now made from zinc alloy instead of plastic. For even more flexibility, the flashlight includes a standard 1/4-inch thread, letting you mount it to compatible gear and tripods.
Heat management and durability also get attention. The built-in cooling fan is now replaceable, a welcome improvement for a device designed to push high output. Even with that change, the flashlight maintains an IP65 rating for dust resistance and protection against splashes of water, making it better suited for outdoor use and unpredictable weather.
Wuben says the X1Pro has already begun shipping. Accessories, however, haven’t yet appeared on the company’s official site, so buyers interested in add-ons may need to wait a bit longer for the full lineup to show up.
