Comparison Console
Streamlight Vulcan 180 vs Wurkkos TS27
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4038% 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$210Most expensive
US$88.65Cheapest
Weight
1120 g (39.51 oz)Heaviest
862 g (30.41 oz)Lightest
Length
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Shortest
217.5 mm (8.56 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
75000 cdLowest candela
178600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
548 m (1798 ft)Lowest
845 m (2772 ft)Highest
Max runtime
435 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Ion rechargeable
15,000mAh 32140 LiFePO4 battery
Charging type
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
USB-C, fast charging, reverse charging (power bank)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
6061-T6 aviation-grade aluminum, Type III hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
Firefighting and emergency scene lightingUtility and industrial useSituations needing high visibility in thick smoke or low visibility conditions
Emergency home lightingCamping tripsVehicle kitsOutdoor work setups
Common praise
High brightness output with 1200 lumens and long beam distance of 548 metersDurable construction with IPX7 waterproof rating and impact resistanceUseful 180° tilting head to aim light where neededIntegrated blue taillight LEDs enhance visibility in thick smokeRechargeable lithium-ion battery with convenient charging optionsFlat base for stable hands-free use
Very bright with high output of 3200 lumensLong beam distance up to 845 metersVersatile modes including adjustable CCT and RGB lanternLong runtime up to 300 hoursDurable build with IP68 rating and aviation-grade aluminumPower bank function for charging devices
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky compared to typical EDC flashlightsModerate runtime on high setting (around 4.75 to 7.25 hours)Long recharge time (9 to 11 hours)
Large and heavy for pocket EDC usePWM observed on flood modeNot reversible battery tube, limiting battery orientation
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