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ThruNite Guiding Light vs Wurkkos DL08
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19900% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$55.99Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
149 g (5.26 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
138.9 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3757 lmHighest output
3600 lmLowest output
Max candela
18000 cdLowest candela
18775 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
270 m (886 ft)Lowest
274 m (899 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging (5V/3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (underwater 100m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
Flood useEveryday carryTactical useOutdoor exploration
DivingUnderwater photographyNight divingExplorationAmateur astronomy
Common praise
Exceptional brightness for the priceSolid build quality with aluminum bodyIPX8 waterproof rating suitable for submersionLightweight and compact for a 21700-based flashlightIncludes battery and comprehensive accessory kitUSB-C onboard chargingGood value with high lumens-to-dollar ratio
High output brightness suitable for divingVersatile beam options including spot, flood, red and UVSolid build quality with aerospace grade aluminum and hard anodizingRotary magnetic switch allows mode selectionGood battery capacity (5000mAh) with USB-C chargingIncludes red and UV LEDs useful for specialized diving and photographyWaterproof to 100 meters depth
Common complaints
Lacks electronic lockout requiring physical tail cap lockoutNo included pocket clip, users need holster or aftermarket clipMode resets to default on power cycle; no mode memorySome users may find absence of built-in charger inconvenient
Some users noted minor beam artifacts in spot modeWarmth of white light could be improved (some desire warmer spot LED)Initial units may have experienced reliability issues from a few usersDoes not come with ball mount by default but available on request
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