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ThruNite TC20 V3 vs Wurkkos TS26S

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

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Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC20 V3 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 TS26S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite TC20 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite TC20 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite TC20 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite TC20 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21020% 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 TC20 V3 — Beam distance: 258 m (846 ft)ThruNite TC20 V3 — Max candela: 16720 cdThruNite TC20 V3 — Weight: 198 g (6.98 oz)ThruNite TC20 V3 — Length: 125 mm (4.92 in)ThruNite TC20 V3 — Retail price: US$59.95ThruNite TC20 V3 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wurkkos TS26S — Beam distance: 191 m (627 ft)Wurkkos TS26S — Max candela: 9113 cdWurkkos TS26S — Weight: 176 g (6.21 oz)Wurkkos TS26S — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Wurkkos TS26S — Retail price: US$49Wurkkos TS26S — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.95Most expensive
US$49Cheapest
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4720 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
16720 cdHighest candela
9113 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Highest
191 m (627 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C fast charging
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Camping▣Hiking▣Dog Walking▣Home Emergencies▣Outdoor Adventures▣Nighttime Tasks▣Emergency Situations▣Work Repairs
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣General Purpose Lighting▣Photography Lighting▣Night Activities▣Camping▣Inspection▣Emergency Use
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output With A Wide, Even Flood Beam✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓USB C Fast Charging With Battery Indicator✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Lock Switch Prevents Accidental Activation✓Memory Function Recalls Last Brightness Level✓Multiple Versatile Lighting Modes
✓High Quality And Solid Build✓Smooth Regulated Brightness With Boost Driver✓Good Color Rendering With Nichia 519a Leds✓Convenient USB C Charging And Included Cable✓Two Way Captive Pocket Clip Securely Attached✓Multiple Versatile Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOS✓Effective Waterproofing With Tight Port Covers
Common complaints
⚠No Anti Roll Feature⚠Switch And Mode Cycling Can Be Slightly Confusing Or Disorienting⚠Harsh Low Voltage Protection Requiring Head Loosening To Reset
⚠Too Large For Some As An Everyday Carry⚠Slightly Large Gap Between Head And Battery Tube When Clip Removed⚠Side Switch Can Be Accidentally Pressed Due To Raised Design⚠Powerbank Function Only Activates Under Specific Conditions⚠Mode Ramping Not Perfectly Linear In Smooth Mode

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