Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber vs Wurkkos TD02
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 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 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 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 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 89% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 850% 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 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
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
254 m (833 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency Use
EDCGeneral PurposeBudget FlashlightValue Seekers
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
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
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
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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