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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 257% 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$21.99Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on 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
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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