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ThruNite Saber vs Wurkkos HD03

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% 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

Cheapest

Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 121% 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.

ThruNite Saber — Beam distance: 141 m (463 ft)ThruNite Saber — Max candela: 7555 cdThruNite Saber — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)ThruNite Saber — Length: 96.5 mm (3.80 in)ThruNite Saber — Retail price: US$25.95ThruNite Saber — Max lumens: 659 lmWurkkos HD03 — Beam distance: 98 m (322 ft)Wurkkos HD03 — Max candela: 2712 cdWurkkos HD03 — Weight: 48 g (1.69 oz)Wurkkos HD03 — Length: 60 mm (2.36 in)Wurkkos HD03 — Retail price: US$19Wurkkos HD03 — Max lumens: 680 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.95Most expensive
US$19Cheapest
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
48 g (1.69 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
98 m (322 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
2520 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
600mAh built-in LiPo
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 Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Work Tasks▣Hands Free Use▣Close Range Illumination▣Camping▣Walking▣Repairs
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
✓Versatile Mounting Options Including Clip, Magnet, Lanyard, And Free Standing✓Decent White Light Output For Compact Size✓High Cri Neutral White Floodlight For Quality Color Rendering✓Ipx6 Water Resistance And Impact Resistant To 1.5m✓Good Runtime And Built In Charging With USB C✓Intuitive User Interface With Dual Switches
Common complaints
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users
⚠Rgb Lighting Is Low Brightness And Mostly Decorative⚠Rgb Color Cycling Speed Makes Precise Selection Difficult⚠Spotlight Has Low Cri And Slight Green Tint⚠Battery Cover Flap Is Somewhat Flimsy⚠Light Shuts Off Abruptly At Runtime End⚠No Last Mode Memory For Spotlight/floodlight Modes

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