Wurkkos TS10 vs Nitecore TIP SE
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS10 costs $2 less; the Wurkkos TS10 is brighter (1,400 vs 700 lm); the Wurkkos TS10 throws farther (123m vs 118m); the Wurkkos TS10 runs longer on high (30 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos TS10 | Nitecore TIP SE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23 | $25 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 700 lm |
| Candela | 3,800 cd | 3,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 123m | 118m |
| Runtime | 30 min (turbo) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | Built-in |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | Osram P9 |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Dual Button |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 0.9 oz | 1.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.7 x 0.8 in | 2.4 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Lifetime |
What owners report
Wurkkos TS10
- ✓Full Anduril 2 in a keychain-sized light, which nothing else offered at this price
- ✓Aux LEDs make it findable in a dark room and are a genuine daily convenience
- ✓High-CRI Nichia 519A triple with a wide, pleasant beam for close work
- ✓Remarkable turbo output for the size, from a single 14500
- ✓Exposed programming pads make reflashing firmware straightforward
- ✓Cheap enough that most owners end up with more than one
- ✗Early firmware had a low-voltage-protection bug that could over-discharge the cell with aux LEDs on
- ✗The pocket clip is widely described as the weak point — a parts-bin component
- ✗Almost no thermal mass: high and turbo heat up fast and step down quickly
- ✗Runtime at usable levels is short, as any 14500 light's is
- ✗Anduril is a lot of interface for a light this size if you just want on and off
- ✗Don't confuse it with the TS10 Max (18650), which has a notably worse reliability record
Nitecore TIP SE
- ✓700 lumens with quick access, from a keychain-sized body
- ✓Two-button interface with real shortcuts to useful modes
- ✓Proper USB-C charging — no extra cable needed
- ✓Detachable pocket clip that also covers the charging port
- ✓IP54 and rated for a 1 m drop
- ✗DEMO mode is very easy to trigger, and the light is often in the wrong mode
- ✗Buttons aren't recessed, which is why DEMO gets triggered
- ✗Charging is slow despite being USB-C
- ✗Plastic lens rather than glass, and a plastic core body
- ✗No neutral white option