Wurkkos TD02 vs Wurkkos TS28
Quick take: The Wurkkos TD02 costs $7 less; the Wurkkos TS28 is brighter (3,200 vs 2,000 lm); the Wurkkos TS28 throws farther (506m vs 254m); the Wurkkos TS28 runs longer on high (4.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos TD02 | Wurkkos TS28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 16,100 cd | 64,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 254m | 506m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 4.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | Luminus SFT-70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Stepless ramping + strobe | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 65 |
| Weight | 4.2 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 5.1 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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
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