Comparison Console
ThruNite Ti4 vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 436% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 236% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 436% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% 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$19.99Cheapest
US$21.99Most expensive
Weight
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
252 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
1120 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AAA batteries
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
Common praise
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
Common complaints
Short runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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