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ThruNite TN42 V2 vs Wurkkos TS27
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS27 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5596% 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$275Most expensive
US$88.65Cheapest
Weight
959 g (33.83 oz)Heaviest
862 g (30.41 oz)Lightest
Length
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
217.5 mm (8.56 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4848 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1620000 cdHighest candela
178600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1800 m (5906 ft)Highest
845 m (2772 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
316 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 21700 lithium-ion
15,000mAh 32140 LiFePO4 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, fast charging, reverse charging (power bank)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum, hard anodized
6061-T6 aviation-grade aluminum, Type III hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
Long distance searchMega throwOutdoor search and rescue
Emergency home lightingCamping tripsVehicle kitsOutdoor work setups
Common praise
High maximum output around 4848 lumensExceptional beam throw (~1800m)Good battery life with 4x21700 batteries in parallelSimple and intuitive user interface with 5 main modes plus turbo and strobeGood build quality with solid machining and anodizingIncludes shoulder strap and spare parts
Very bright with high output of 3200 lumensLong beam distance up to 845 metersVersatile modes including adjustable CCT and RGB lanternLong runtime up to 300 hoursDurable build with IP68 rating and aviation-grade aluminumPower bank function for charging devices
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large size (959g, 191mm length)Threads can be difficult to startThermal regulation absent, causing step down after ~2 minutesSomewhat flimsy front attachment point for shoulder strapDriver regulation is average with Turbo affected by battery voltageNo electronic lockout, only mechanical
Large and heavy for pocket EDC usePWM observed on flood modeNot reversible battery tube, limiting battery orientation
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