Comparison Console
Nitecore NU06 LE vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8900% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 436% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$26.95Most expensive
US$21.99Cheapest
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
55876.2 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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