Wurkkos HD20 vs Wurkkos TS28
Quick take: The Wurkkos HD20 costs $15 less; the Wurkkos TS28 is brighter (3,200 vs 2,000 lm); the Wurkkos TS28 throws farther (506m vs 283m); the Wurkkos TS28 runs longer on high (4.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos HD20 | Wurkkos TS28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Headlamp | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 64,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 506m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 4.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | LH351D + SFT-40 | Luminus SFT-70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.8 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 5.1 x 1.1 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 TS28
- ✓Measured above its claims: 3,397 lumens peak and 531 m of real throw
- ✓5,000mAh 21700 included for around $50
- ✓Smooth or stepped ramping from the side e-switch
- ✓IP68 with 1.6 m drop protection
- ✓173 g and 129 mm — compact for the reach
- ✗Around 63 to 66 CRI — colours look flat
- ✗Measured turbo runtime of 2h28m against a claimed 3h27m
- ✗Cool 5,700-6,400K colour temperature
- ✗One-year warranty with a 30-day return window
- ✗Reach-focused beam is less useful close up