Wurkkos TS21 vs Sofirn SC32
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS21 is brighter (3,500 vs 2,000 lm); the Sofirn SC32 throws farther (245m vs 195m).
| Spec | Wurkkos TS21 | Sofirn SC32 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 9,500 cd | 15,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 195m | 245m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 4.3 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos TS21
- ✓Very high output for a compact 21700 body
- ✓Build quality reviewers rate above comparable budget brands
- ✓Generous kit: clip, magnetic tailcap, steel bezel, lanyard, USB-C
- ✓Works as a power bank
- ✓Thermal behaviour is configurable, so the main flaw is fixable
- ✗Default 45°C step-down pins sustained output to a few hundred lumens
- ✗The amber status LED draws about 13mA on high — enough to flatten a cell in storage
- ✗Measured output falls well short of the declared figure
- ✗The manual leaves out information you need
- ✗Firmware is complex for a first enthusiast light
Sofirn SC32
- ✓Compact 18650 body with a simple interface — an easy light to live with
- ✓USB-C charging that works well
- ✓Several emitter tint options rather than one cool-white default
- ✓Around $35 including the cell
- ✓Packaging and presentation noticeably better than older Sofirn models
- ✗Measured output runs roughly 25% below the claimed figures
- ✗Turbo in particular doesn't reach its rating
- ✗One reviewer's unit locked up and needed the head unscrewed to switch off
- ✗The aggressive bezel is uncomfortable in a trouser pocket
- ✗A large jump between the low modes — 1 lumen to 90 with nothing between