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Nitecore LA30 vs Wurkkos HD01 Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore LA30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore LA30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore LA30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore LA30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Nitecore LA30 — Beam distance: 19.6 m (64 ft)Nitecore LA30 — Max candela: 96 cdNitecore LA30 — Weight: 117 g (4.13 oz)Nitecore LA30 — Length: 75.2 mm (2.96 in)Nitecore LA30 — Retail price: US$39.95Nitecore LA30 — Max lumens: 250 lmWurkkos HD01 Pro — Beam distance: 157 m (515 ft)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Max candela: 6175 cdWurkkos HD01 Pro — Weight: 95 g (3.35 oz)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Length: 111.5 mm (4.39 in)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Retail price: US$35Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Most expensive
US$35Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
96 cdLowest candela
6175 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
19.6 m (64 ft)Lowest
157 m (515 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3360 minLongest runtime
1440 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 1800mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
Internal Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP65
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate (body)
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Fishing▣Emergency Lighting▣General Outdoor Use▣Hands Free Lighting
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Adventures▣Currency Verification▣Leak Detection▣Fluorescent Substance Detection▣Presentations▣Pointing And Long Distance Marking
Common praise
✓Dual Power Options Provide Versatility And Reliable Backup✓High Cri Leds Offer Good Color Rendering And Reduce Eye Strain✓Long Runtime Up To 56 Hours On Low✓Ip66 Rating Provides Good Water And Dust Resistance✓Compact Size With Magnetic Base And Hanging Loop For Versatile Placement✓Good Battery Charge Indication And Advanced Power Cut Off For Battery Preservation
✓Good Build Quality For The Price✓Versatile Multi Light Sources✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Easy And Intuitive Dual Button User Interface✓High Cri Side Floodlight With Useful Rgb Modes✓Magnetic Tail And Sturdy Clip For Hands Free Carry
Common complaints
⚠Size And Weight Not Ideal For Backpacking⚠Charging Port Does Not Charge Aa Batteries If Installed⚠No Way To Disable Bright Green Charge Complete Indicator Light
⚠Rough Machining Edges On Bezel And Body Corners⚠Lack Of Knurling Leads To Slippery Grip⚠Does Not Have Ip67/ip68 Water Resistance⚠USB C Port Cover Can Be Fiddly⚠Internal Non Replaceable Battery⚠Accidental Activation Without Lockout Enabled

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