Comparison Console
ThruNite BSS W1 vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 716% 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$21.99Cheapest
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
55876.2 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
473 m (1552 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
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
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
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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