Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Wurkkos HD05 Foldable
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 136% 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$85Most expensive
US$63Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
237 g (8.36 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
129.1 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
28056.25 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
15240 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
6061 hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel bezel and button ring
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency SituationsEDC
Everyday CarryNight SearchesOutdoor Work And InspectionDetailed Tasks Requiring True Color Rendering
Common praise
High Maximum BrightnessLong Runtime On Ultra Low ModeMultiple Brightness LevelsDurable Construction With Military Grade Anodized FinishWaterproof To IPX 8Impact Resistant To 1.5 MetersTactical Tail Switch With Side Switch For Easy One Hand Use
Multiple Light Types And Modes Including Spotlight, Floodlight, Red And Uv LightHigh Max Output With Bright Spotlight And Wide FloodlightAdjustable Floodlight Color Temperature And Cri 90+Rechargeable Battery With USB C ChargingMagnetic Base And Multiple Mounting OptionsGood Build Quality With Aluminum Alloy Body And Stainless Steel Parts
Common complaints
Batteries Not Included In Some PackagesWeight Slightly Heavier Than Compact Keychain Lights
Ipx6 Water Resistance Considered Low For Some Outdoor UsesMagnetic Rotary Switch Less Smooth Than Other ModelsStrobe Modes Produce Loud Clicking SoundFloodlight Wing May Scratch Main Body Over TimeWing Lock Mechanism Causes Light To Turn Off When Folding
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