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ThruNite Ti4 vs Wurkkos WK03
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 59% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 614% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 147% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 614% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2117% 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$19.99Most expensive
US$14.99Cheapest
Weight
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
55 g (1.94 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
252 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
1120 cdLowest candela
9450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
194 m (636 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
138 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AAA batteries
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
EDC useAffordable 18650 flashlightUsers needing USB-C chargingThose desiring a compact, lightweight 18650 flashlight
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 value for money, offering high output and USB-C charging for under $17Lightweight and compact with good build qualitySimple and intuitive user interface with battery level indicationGood beam profile from TIR opticMultiple modes including direct access to moonlight and turbo
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 used on all brightness modesBrightness drops after about one minute at turbo due to direct-drive FET driverMoonlight and turbo modes accessible only via shortcutsLanyard hole prevents clean tailstanding when attachedSharp cooling fins on headLower CRI in original SST-40 version (improved in Nichia 519A "Gold" edition)
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