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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos WK03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% 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 WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 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 WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2074% 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$14.99Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
12450 cdHighest candela
9450 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Highest
194 m (636 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
138 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
EDC useAffordable 18650 flashlightUsers needing USB-C chargingThose desiring a compact, lightweight 18650 flashlight
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Excellent value for money, offering high output and USB-C charging for under $17Lightweight and compact with good build qualitySimple and intuitive user interface with battery level indicationGood beam profile from TIR opticMultiple modes including direct access to moonlight and turbo
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 used on all brightness modesBrightness drops after about one minute at turbo due to direct-drive FET driverMoonlight and turbo modes accessible only via shortcutsLanyard hole prevents clean tailstanding when attachedSharp cooling fins on headLower CRI in original SST-40 version (improved in Nichia 519A "Gold" edition)
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