Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber 2A vs Wurkkos TD02
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 203% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 203% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9400% 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$25.95Cheapest
US$29Most expensive
Weight
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7555 cdLowest candela
16075 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
254 m (833 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
EDCGeneral purposeBudget flashlightValue seekers
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
Affordable price and strong value for performanceCompact and lightweight for EDCUSB-C charging built-inGood beam profile with tight hotspot and wide spillLast mode memory featureRobust aerospace-grade construction with IPX8 ratingMechanical reverse clicky switch
Common complaints
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
Stepdown in brightness after initial turbo modeNo momentary on or remote pressure switchStrobe mode is alternating frequency not ideal for light paintingPocket clip not deep carry and only for bezel down carryTailstand wobbliness due to switch design
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