Wurkkos HD20 vs Wurkkos TS22
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS22 costs $1 less; the Wurkkos TS22 is brighter (4,500 vs 2,000 lm); the Wurkkos HD20 throws farther (283m vs 228m).
| Spec | Wurkkos HD20 | Wurkkos TS22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 4,500 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 9,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 228m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K 90CRI + Cree XP-L HD 5000K 70CRI | XHP70.3 HI 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.6 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 5.0 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos HD20
- ✓High-CRI neutral flood emitter alongside a dedicated spot
- ✓USB-C PD charging, and it works as a power bank for a phone
- ✓Excellent runtime and sustained performance on high from the 21700
- ✓Rugged enough to double as a standalone right-angle flashlight
- ✓Flood beam is well judged for close-range work
- ✗The largest headlamp most reviewers have handled — bulky on the head
- ✗Switching between emitters fails around half the time
- ✗The head strap is noticeably lower quality than the light
- ✗The XP-L HD spot emitter under-throws for the format at 141 m
- ✗UI niggles, including losing moonlight when you switch emitters
Wurkkos TS22
- ✓Well-regulated, efficient boost driver — better than typical at this price
- ✓Very compact for the output, on a single included 21700
- ✓Pleasant interface and a good beam
- ✓Scored 4.5 out of 5 by a reviewer who kept it in daily rotation
- ✓Good value, frequently discounted to around $35
- ✗Runs extremely hot — one owner called it unusable on high beyond fifteen seconds
- ✗Wurkkos's website, manual and box disagree about which emitter it has
- ✗Rough knurling
- ✗Minor UI niggles
- ✗Sustained output is limited by the heat rather than the driver