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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos HD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 253% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$19Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
49 g (1.73 oz)Lightest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
680 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdHighest candela
2712 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Highest
104 m (341 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
2160 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
Built-in 600mAh Li-Polymer
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Everyday carryWorkOutdoor useHands-free tasksClipping onto pockets, hats, backpacks or metal surfacesBike light with red strobe
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Versatile mounting with clip and magnetHigh CRI floodlight for natural color renderingCompact and lightweight for EDCBuilt-in rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood runtime matching manufacturer specs
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
RGB light brightness is too low for illuminationRapid RGB color cycling makes selecting colors difficultSpotlight has low CRI and slight green tintFlimsy rubber charging port coverNo last mode memory for spotlight/floodlight modesLight turns off abruptly at runtime end
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