Comparison Console
ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos TD02
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% 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$29Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdLowest candela
16075 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Lowest
254 m (833 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
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 carryGeneral useTactical applications
EDCGeneral purposeBudget flashlightValue seekers
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
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
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
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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