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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos DL30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 752% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
12450 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
352 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (compatible with 18650)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Scuba divingSnorkelingNight divingCave divingTechnical diving
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
High brightness and beam distanceExcellent color rendering (90 CRI)Compact and rugged designEasy one-handed magnetic control even with glovesReliable waterproofing to 100m depth
Common complaints
Cool white LED tint is high CCT and may appear too blue for some usersCannot cycle from moonlight directly to other modesSlight battery rattle with flat top 18650 batteriesBody tube reversible but light will not function in reversed orientation
Magnetic ring may be accidentally activated near magnetsRelatively short turbo runtime before stepdown
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