Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber 2A vs Wurkkos WK03 SST40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 SST40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 726% 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$25.95Most expensive
US$14.99Cheapest
Weight
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
7555 cdLowest candela
15238 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
247 m (810 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryLaw EnforcementSecurityEmergency UseMedical ServicesCampingDuty Light
Everyday CarryCampingHiking
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 Point For A Fully Featured 18650 EDC FlashlightGood Build Quality With Included AccessoriesUSB C Charging With Integrated Charging IndicatorBright Output With Decent Beam Throw For Size
Common complaints
Tail Switch Is Firm And May Be Hard For Some To PressLow Mode Is Relatively Bright And Not Very Low
Low Cri Around 70Pwm In All Modes Which May Cause FlickerAccidental Activation Possible Due To Small Protruding SwitchSharp Cooling Fins Can Be Uncomfortable To HoldLimited Information On Impact Resistance
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