Comparison Console
ThruNite BSS W1 vs Wurkkos HD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1997% 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$24Most expensive
US$19Cheapest
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
49 g (1.73 oz)Lightest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmHighest output
680 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
2712 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
104 m (341 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in 600mAh Li-Polymer
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Everyday carryWorkOutdoor useHands-free tasksClipping onto pockets, hats, backpacks or metal surfacesBike light with red strobe
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Versatile mounting with clip and magnetHigh CRI floodlight for natural color renderingCompact and lightweight for EDCBuilt-in rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood runtime matching manufacturer specs
Common complaints
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
RGB light brightness is too low for illuminationRapid RGB color cycling makes selecting colors difficultSpotlight has low CRI and slight green tintFlimsy rubber charging port coverNo last mode memory for spotlight/floodlight modesLight turns off abruptly at runtime end
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