Wurkkos TD02 vs Wurkkos TS12
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS12 costs $2.0100000000000016 less; the Wurkkos TD02 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,350 lm); the Wurkkos TS12 throws farther (473m vs 254m); the Wurkkos TS12 runs longer on high (51 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos TD02 | Wurkkos TS12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | $25.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,350 lm |
| Candela | 16,100 cd | 55,932 cd |
| Beam distance | 254m | 473m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 51 min (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | Luminus SFT-25R |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Stepless ramping + strobe | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.2 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 3.6 x 1.3 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
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