Comparison Console
Wurkkos TS21 vs Wurkkos WK03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 378% 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$35Most expensive
US$14.99Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Length
113.4 mm (4.46 in)Longest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
11900 cdHighest candela
9450 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
217 m (712 ft)Highest
194 m (636 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
660 minLongest runtime
138 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum (6061 grade aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III)
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHikingCampingEmergencyClose-to-mid range illuminationUsers who want advanced UI customization
EDC useAffordable 18650 flashlightUsers needing USB-C chargingThose desiring a compact, lightweight 18650 flashlight
Common praise
High output brightness for sizeExcellent build quality for priceAdvanced Anduril firmware providing many modes and customizationConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryMagnetic tailcap and bi-directional pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Output stepdown can be quick and noticeableUser interface may be complex for beginnersBody anodization shininess may not appeal to allIncluded manual may be sparse or missing
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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