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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos TD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 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 2509% 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$34Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdLowest candela
43522 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGeneral UseTactical Applications
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseMedium Distance Illumination
Common praise
High Maximum Brightness OutputCompact And Lightweight DesignBuilt In USB C ChargingGood Runtime On Multiple ModesIncluded Battery And AccessoriesRugged 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
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
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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