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ThruNite BSS W1 vs Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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
Unknown
Beam distance
Unknown
473 m (1552 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
14500 lithium-ion
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III military-grade finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresEmergency useLong-distance lighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Excellent throw-to-output ratio for its sizeGreat build quality for priceIncludes rechargeable 14500 battery and USB-C chargingMagnetic tailcap supports tailstanding and use with lanyardBattery level indicator in the 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 in all modes (though mostly unnoticeable)Low CRI LED color temperature around 7500KNo specified max candela value
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