ThruNite TN36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
ThruNite TN36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite TN36 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
ThruNite TN36 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest candela
ThruNite TN36 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest candela
Wurkkos DL70 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 105% 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.
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
▣Walking the dog▣Night hiking▣Camping (non-ultralight)▣Vehicle light
▣Scuba diving up to 100m depth▣Underwater exploration▣Deep and night diving▣Wreck exploration▣Search and rescue operations▣Camping▣Hiking▣Boating▣Other outdoor activities requiring high output and long range lighting
Common praise
✓High output and wide flood beam✓Solid build quality with premium anodized finish✓Includes batteries, charger, and accessories✓Good grip with full-body knurling✓Flat tail for stable tail-standing
✓Very high brightness output✓Robust and durable aluminum build✓Waterproof to 100 meters✓Includes batteries and charger in kit✓Good thermal management with advanced temperature regulation✓Simple and effective user interface with memory✓Bright and well-balanced beam profile
Common complaints
⚠Not pocket-friendly due to size⚠No onboard charging⚠Limited UI modes and no direct turbo start
⚠Switch is magnetic and lacks tactile and audible feedback⚠Heats up significantly on turbo mode⚠Some users find it slippery to hold⚠Comes with only two spare O-rings which some consider insufficient