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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos WK03

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

ThruNite TC15 V3 — Beam distance: 223 m (732 ft)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Max candela: 12450 cdThruNite TC15 V3 — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Length: 122.5 mm (4.82 in)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Retail price: US$49.95ThruNite TC15 V3 — Max lumens: 2403 lmWurkkos WK03 — Beam distance: 194 m (636 ft)Wurkkos WK03 — Max candela: 9450 cdWurkkos WK03 — Weight: 55 g (1.94 oz)Wurkkos WK03 — Length: 101.5 mm (4.00 in)Wurkkos WK03 — Retail price: US$14.99Wurkkos WK03 — Max lumens: 1800 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 Carry▣General Use▣Tactical Applications
▣EDC Use▣Affordable 18650 Flashlight▣Users Needing USB C Charging▣Those Desiring A Compact, Lightweight 18650 Flashlight
Common praise
✓High Maximum Brightness Output✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Built In USB C Charging✓Good Runtime On Multiple Modes✓Included Battery And Accessories✓Rugged Anodized Aluminum Body
✓Excellent Value For Money, Offering High Output And USB C Charging For Under $17✓Lightweight And Compact With Good Build Quality✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface With Battery Level Indication✓Good Beam Profile From Tir Optic✓Multiple Modes Including Direct Access To Moonlight And Turbo
Common complaints
⚠Cool White LED Tint Is High Cct And May Appear Too Blue For Some Users⚠Cannot Cycle From Moonlight Directly To Other Modes⚠Slight Battery Rattle With Flat Top 18650 Batteries⚠Body Tube Reversible But Light Will Not Function In Reversed Orientation
⚠Pwm Used On All Brightness Modes⚠Brightness Drops After About One Minute At Turbo Due To Direct Drive Fet Driver⚠Moonlight And Turbo Modes Accessible Only Via Shortcuts⚠Lanyard Hole Prevents Clean Tailstanding When Attached⚠Sharp Cooling Fins On Head⚠Lower Cri In Original Sst 40 Version (improved In Nichia 519a "gold" Edition)

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