Wurkkos TS21 vs Wurkkos TS22
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS21 is brighter (3,500 vs 3,200 lm); the Wurkkos TS22 throws farther (245m vs 195m).
| Spec | Wurkkos TS21 | Wurkkos TS22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Lantern |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 9,500 cd | 15,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 195m | 245m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 5.0 x 1.2 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 TS22
- ✓Well-regulated, efficient boost driver — better than typical at this price
- ✓Very compact for the output, on a single included 21700
- ✓Pleasant interface and a good beam
- ✓Scored 4.5 out of 5 by a reviewer who kept it in daily rotation
- ✓Good value, frequently discounted to around $35
- ✗Runs extremely hot — one owner called it unusable on high beyond fifteen seconds
- ✗Wurkkos's website, manual and box disagree about which emitter it has
- ✗Rough knurling
- ✗Minor UI niggles
- ✗Sustained output is limited by the heat rather than the driver