Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber vs Wurkkos HD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% 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$19Cheapest
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
49 g (1.73 oz)Lightest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmLowest output
680 lmHighest output
Max candela
7555 cdHighest candela
2712 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
104 m (341 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 600mAh Li-Polymer
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency Use
Everyday CarryWorkOutdoor UseHands Free TasksClipping Onto Pockets, Hats, Backpacks Or Metal SurfacesBike Light With Red Strobe
Common praise
Compact Size And Lightweight DesignAbility To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 BatteryIncluded USB C Rechargeable Battery And CableSimple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing ComplexityGood Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Versatile Mounting With Clip And MagnetHigh Cri Floodlight For Natural Color RenderingCompact And Lightweight For EDCBuilt In Rechargeable Battery With USB C ChargingGood Runtime Matching Manufacturer Specs
Common complaints
Low Cri Output (under 70)Limited To Two Modes OnlyNo Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On BatteryTailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users
Rgb Light Brightness Is Too Low For IlluminationRapid Rgb Color Cycling Makes Selecting Colors DifficultSpotlight Has Low Cri And Slight Green TintFlimsy Rubber Charging Port CoverNo Last Mode Memory For Spotlight/floodlight ModesLight Turns Off Abruptly At Runtime End
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