Wurkkos TS21 vs Wurkkos TD02
Quick take: The Wurkkos TD02 costs $2 less; the Wurkkos TS21 is brighter (3,500 vs 2,000 lm); the Wurkkos TD02 throws farther (316m vs 195m).
| Spec | Wurkkos TS21 | Wurkkos TD02 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $28 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 9,500 cd | 25,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 195m | 316m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 4.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 5.6 x 1.1 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
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