Wurkkos WK01 vs Wurkkos HD10
Quick take: The Wurkkos WK01 costs $12 less; the Wurkkos HD10 is brighter (1,200 vs 300 lm); the Wurkkos HD10 throws farther (129m vs 77m); the Wurkkos WK01 runs longer on high (25 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos WK01 | Wurkkos HD10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8 | $20 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 300 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 1,500 cd | 4,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 77m | 129m |
| Runtime | 25 min (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | AAA | AA/14500 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | CSP2323 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 0.5 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 0.6 in | 3.2 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos WK01
- ✓Measured 95-96 CRI at a warm ~3800K — a genuinely lovely small beam
- ✓Built-in charging, unusual at this size and price
- ✓Clip channel keeps the pocket clip far more secure than press-fit designs
- ✓Great and simple interface
- ✓Classic Wurkkos value
- ✗A little long for the AAA class
- ✗No knurling on the head
- ✗Modest output, as the format dictates
- ✗Warm tint posts smaller lumen numbers than cool rivals
- ✗Limited independent review coverage
Wurkkos HD10
- ✓Excellent close-range beam pattern — described as superb for reading
- ✓Regulated output at level five and below, holding steady for 6-8 hours
- ✓Anduril 2 on a 14500 right-angle light at around $20
- ✓USB-C charging and a very light, compact format
- ✓Good output and runtime for the cell size at usable levels
- ✗None of the modes meet their published runtime specs
- ✗Highest levels fall short of their output claims
- ✗The magnet is weak
- ✗Reviewers specifically advise against it for outdoor use
- ✗14500 runtime is inherently short at higher levels