Comparison Console
ThruNite T1S vs Wurkkos TD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33709% 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$30Cheapest
US$34Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1212 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
8460 cdLowest candela
43522 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
184 m (604 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C PD compatible
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum 6061-T6
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useMedium distance illumination
Common praise
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
High maximum output of up to 1800 lumensLong throw with a beam distance over 400 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with IP68 ratingUSB-C rechargeable battery includedUnique dual-switch user interface with mode memory
Common complaints
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
Brightness step-down occurs rapidly on Turbo modeAlternating frequency strobe mode not ideal for light paintingNo remote pressure switch optionTail cap does not unscrew (only head unscrews)
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