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ThruNite Defender vs Wurkkos FC13 SFT40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 SFT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 467% 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$32Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmLowest output
1640 lmHighest output
Max candela
4880 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aluminum, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
EDC enthusiasts who want Anduril 2 firmwareUsers wanting a USB-C rechargeable 18650 lightThose needing moderate throw with high output
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
Good build quality and anodizingUSB-C onboard charging with included cableRamping and versatile Anduril 2 UIModerate size and weight suitable for EDCHigh output with decent throw for an SFT40 emitter
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
Anduril 2 UI can be complicated for some usersTurbo mode runtime is limited (~3 minutes before stepdown)USB-C port recessed and picky with cablesClip not reversible and sticks out when bezel-up carried
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