Comparison Console
Wurkkos TD04 vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1443% 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$44.14Most expensive
US$21.99Cheapest
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
75 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
21800 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
295 m (968 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical missionsSecurity patrolsOutdoor survivalEveryday carryCampingHikingFishingHome backup lightingEmergency lighting
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
Common praise
High maximum output of 3000 lumens with excellent measured 2300+ lumensGood build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum and anodized coatingConvenient USB-C charging with battery indicatorDual switch interface allowing mode memory and tactical useLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1.5m impact resistance
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
Mechanical tail switch has some play and is not perfectly set into bodyTail switch prevents tailstanding due to switch protrusionUSB-C charging has some dropouts during charging but still acceptable
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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