ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2700% 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.
2x 26650 (compatible with 18650) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
Included dual-slot USB charger with Micro USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (up to 100m depth)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with Type III Hard-Anodized black finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish, toughened mineral glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣Hiking▣Camping▣Hunting▣General Household And Outdoor Activities
▣Diving▣Underwater Use▣Cave Diving▣Scuba Diving▣EDC In Wet Environments
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output Of Over 3,200 Lumens✓Sustains Over 1,400 Lumens For 1 Hour 40 Minutes✓Good Build Quality With Premium Anodized Aluminum Body✓USB C On Board Charging With Included Cable✓Neutral Tint With Minimal Color Shift✓Simple And Easy To Use Interface✓Flat Tailcap Allows Stable Tailstanding✓Comes With Useful Accessories Such As Holster, Lanyard, Spare O Rings And Port Covers
✓Very Bright At 5000 Lumens With Good Color Rendering (cri 90)✓Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Toughened Glass✓Good Thermal Regulation And Long Runtime With Large Capacity Batteries✓Waterproof Up To 100 Meters (ipx8)✓Memorizes Last Brightness Mode Used
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Chunky Size Due To 26650 Battery⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠Lanyard Attachment Point Has A Slightly Sharp Edge⚠Stepdown Occurs A Few Minutes After Turbo Activation⚠Limited Ui Modes And No Ramping Interface
⚠Wobbly/mushy Side Switch With Long Travel, Less Tactile Feedback⚠No Lockout Safety Except Tailcap Partial Unscrew⚠Switch Mode Spacing Could Be Improved, Low Mode Is Relatively Bright For Night Vision⚠Greenish Tint In Leds Compared To Other Neutral White Flashlights⚠No Knurling On Body, May Affect Grip