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Wurkkos DL08 vs Wurkkos HD05 Foldable

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% 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.

Wurkkos DL08 — Beam distance: 274 m (899 ft)Wurkkos DL08 — Max candela: 18775 cdWurkkos DL08 — Weight: 149 g (5.26 oz)Wurkkos DL08 — Length: 138.9 mm (5.47 in)Wurkkos DL08 — Retail price: US$55.99Wurkkos DL08 — Max lumens: 3600 lmWurkkos HD05 Foldable — Beam distance: 335 m (1099 ft)Wurkkos HD05 Foldable — Max candela: 28056.25 cdWurkkos HD05 Foldable — Weight: 237 g (8.36 oz)Wurkkos HD05 Foldable — Length: 129.1 mm (5.08 in)Wurkkos HD05 Foldable — Retail price: US$63Wurkkos HD05 Foldable — Max lumens: 3100 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$55.99Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
149 g (5.26 oz)Lightest
237 g (8.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.9 mm (5.47 in)Longest
129.1 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3600 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
18775 cdLowest candela
28056.25 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
274 m (899 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
15240 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging (5V/3A)
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (underwater 100m)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
6061 hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel bezel and button ring
Use case profile
Best for
DivingUnderwater photographyNight divingExplorationAmateur astronomy
Everyday carryNight searchesOutdoor work and inspectionDetailed tasks requiring true color rendering
Common praise
High output brightness suitable for divingVersatile beam options including spot, flood, red and UVSolid build quality with aerospace grade aluminum and hard anodizingRotary magnetic switch allows mode selectionGood battery capacity (5000mAh) with USB-C chargingIncludes red and UV LEDs useful for specialized diving and photographyWaterproof to 100 meters depth
Multiple light types and modes including spotlight, floodlight, red and UV lightHigh max output with bright spotlight and wide floodlightAdjustable floodlight color temperature and CRI 90+Rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and multiple mounting optionsGood build quality with aluminum alloy body and stainless steel parts
Common complaints
Some users noted minor beam artifacts in spot modeWarmth of white light could be improved (some desire warmer spot LED)Initial units may have experienced reliability issues from a few usersDoes not come with ball mount by default but available on request
IPX6 water resistance considered low for some outdoor usesMagnetic rotary switch less smooth than other modelsStrobe modes produce loud clicking soundFloodlight wing may scratch main body over timeWing lock mechanism causes light to turn off when folding

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