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ThruNite TC15 V3 vs Wurkkos WK15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
70 g (2.47 oz)Lightest
Length
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2403 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
12450 cdHighest candela
11892 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
223 m (732 ft)Highest
218 m (715 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency useBudget-conscious users
Common praise
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Compact and lightweight buildGood grip with quality knurlingBright output with good rangeMultiple modes including moonlight and strobeUSB-C charging with reverse charging capability
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 output lower than claimed by about 400 lumensPoor output regulation leading to brightness drop on turboSome users dislike mode switching behavior from turboNoticeable tint/colour shift in the beam peripheryNo included magnet or holster in the package
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