ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Wurkkos HD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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.
▣Outdoor activities▣Camping▣Hands-free illumination▣Professional use
Common praise
✓Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensity✓Included 3400mAh 18650 battery✓Great runtime on low and medium modes✓Comfortable and adjustable headband✓Simple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
✓Strong build quality and solid construction✓Dual emitters provide flexible lighting options✓USB-C onboard charging with included 21700 battery✓Good value for price under $50 with included battery✓Convenient magnetic tailcap and clip for retention
Common complaints
⚠Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on head⚠Slight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tube⚠Thin rubber flap sealing USB-C port⚠No magnetic tailcap⚠Tailcap threads can be a bit gritty
⚠Relatively heavy for a headlamp at 130 grams without battery⚠Floodlight mode less powerful compared to spot emitter⚠Top switch placement can make headstanding unstable⚠Some users may find the included strap non-removable