Comparison Console
ThruNite TC15 V2 vs Wurkkos TS28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% 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$45Cheapest
US$54.99Most expensive
Weight
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2531 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
11352 cdLowest candela
70428 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
506 m (1660 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
19800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryEmergency useOutdoor activities
EDCOutdoor useCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral purpose lighting
Common praise
High output brightnessCompact sizeUSB rechargeableAffordable priceGood build quality
High brightness for the priceGood beam throw and balanced beamDurable build with IP68 and impact resistanceVersatile output modes including stepped and rampingConvenient USB-C charging and power bank feature
Common complaints
Battery life shorter at highest outputLess grip due to grooves instead of knurling
No lockout mode to prevent accidental activationNo pocket clip includedLower CRI (~70) LED with cooler tintNo built-in charging indication on some units
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