Comparison Console
Wurkkos TS23 vs Wurkkos TS26S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$48Cheapest
US$49Most expensive
Weight
232 g (8.18 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
58083 cdHighest candela
9113 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
482 m (1581 ft)Highest
191 m (627 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum with hard-anodized finish and reinforced tungsten steel beads bezel
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor adventuresNight hikingCampingHome emergencies
Everyday carry (EDC)General purpose lightingPhotography lightingNight activitiesCampingInspectionEmergency use
Common praise
High output brightnessGood build quality for priceVersatile dual UI with stepped and tactical modesUSB-C chargingIncluded 5000mAh 21700 battery
High quality and solid buildSmooth regulated brightness with boost driverGood color rendering with Nichia 519A LEDsConvenient USB-C charging and included cableTwo-way captive pocket clip securely attachedMultiple versatile lighting modes including strobe and SOSEffective waterproofing with tight port covers
Common complaints
Tail switch has a slightly mushy feelNot ideal for pocket carry due to size and weightMoonlight mode is relatively bright compared to typical moonlight
Too large for some as an everyday carrySlightly large gap between head and battery tube when clip removedSide switch can be accidentally pressed due to raised designPowerbank function only activates under specific conditionsMode ramping not perfectly linear in smooth mode
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