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ThruNite Defender vs Wurkkos DL30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 190% 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$76Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)
118 mm (4.65 in)
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
4880 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
352 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (compatible with 18650)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
6061 grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
Scuba DivingSnorkelingNight DivingCave DivingTechnical Diving
Common praise
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And LaserFlat And Pocketable DesignUSB C Charging With Battery Level IndicatorsStrong Magnetic Base And Two Way ClipGood Runtime And Output For EDC
High Brightness And Beam DistanceExcellent Color Rendering (90 Cri)Compact And Rugged DesignEasy One Handed Magnetic Control Even With GlovesReliable Waterproofing To 100m Depth
Common complaints
Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat SlowBattery Is Built In And Not User ReplaceableLight Heats Up Under Extended Turbo UseLow Cri Cool White Tint
Magnetic Ring May Be Accidentally Activated Near MagnetsRelatively Short Turbo Runtime Before Stepdown
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