Wurkkos HD15R vs Wurkkos TD02
Quick take: The Wurkkos TD02 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,300 lm); the Wurkkos TD02 throws farther (316m vs 179m).
| Spec | Wurkkos HD15R | Wurkkos TD02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | $28 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | Tactical |
| Lumens | 1,300 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 8,000 cd | 25,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 179m | 316m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | LH351D + red | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.2 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.0 x 1.0 in | 5.6 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos HD15R
- ✓Same well-rated HD15 platform: dual emitters, magnetic tailcap, strong build
- ✓USB-C charging in the head at over 2.3A
- ✓Nothing to lose — no cell to misplace or fit incorrectly
- ✓Smaller and lighter than the 21700 HD20
- ✓Good value for the feature set
- ✗Sealed cell — no swapping a fresh one in on a long night
- ✗Finite lifespan: when the battery degrades the light is finished
- ✗Too few brightness levels, as on the removable-cell HD15
- ✗Published runtime figures overstate reality by two to three times
- ✗No Anduril, so the mode spacing can't be reconfigured
Wurkkos TD02
- ✓Genuinely good build quality for under $20
- ✓USB-C charging that works properly
- ✓Looks purposeful and comes in a well-liked package
- ✓Cheap enough to be a glovebox or loaner light
- ✓An easy host to mod — the emitter swap is straightforward
- ✗The interface is widely described as bad enough to put you off using the light
- ✗Poor emitter tint as shipped
- ✗No momentary mode and no pressure-switch option despite the tactical branding
- ✗The tail switch doesn't suit everyone
- ✗Nothing about it is actually tactical beyond the finish