Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17900% 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.
✓Compact and pocketable design✓USB-C on-board charging works well✓Ramping brightness control is smooth and logical✓Good mode spacing from Firefly to Turbo✓Two-way pocket clip for versatile carry
✓Affordable price and strong value for performance✓Compact and lightweight for EDC✓USB-C charging built-in✓Good beam profile with tight hotspot and wide spill✓Last mode memory feature✓Robust aerospace-grade construction with IPX8 rating✓Mechanical reverse clicky switch
Common complaints
⚠Battery is built-in and not easily swappable⚠Ramping direction memory is counterintuitive⚠Limited disassembly options⚠Low CRI around 70
⚠Stepdown in brightness after initial turbo mode⚠No momentary on or remote pressure switch⚠Strobe mode is alternating frequency not ideal for light painting⚠Pocket clip not deep carry and only for bezel down carry⚠Tailstand wobbliness due to switch design