Wurkkos WK30 vs Wurkkos HD20
Quick take: The Wurkkos HD20 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,400 lm); the Wurkkos HD20 throws farther (283m vs 200m).
| Spec | Wurkkos WK30 | Wurkkos HD20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 10,000 cd | 20,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 200m | 283m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | LH351D + Red + UV | LH351D + SFT-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 3.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.0 in | 4.8 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos WK30
- ✓White, deep red and UV channels in one light
- ✓High-CRI 5000K LH351D with a neutral floody beam
- ✓UV throw is impressive for a bundled channel
- ✓Big 26650 cell gives long runtime
- ✓An excellent-value gateway into multi-channel lights
- ✗Hold-to-turn-off interface breaks expectations — one of the worst UIs reviewed
- ✗The included cell rattles in a roomy tube until you shim it
- ✗Thin body tube walls, forced by the fat 26650
- ✗No magnet in the tailcap
- ✗26650 cells are less common than 18650 or 21700
Wurkkos HD20
- ✓High-CRI neutral flood emitter alongside a dedicated spot
- ✓USB-C PD charging, and it works as a power bank for a phone
- ✓Excellent runtime and sustained performance on high from the 21700
- ✓Rugged enough to double as a standalone right-angle flashlight
- ✓Flood beam is well judged for close-range work
- ✗The largest headlamp most reviewers have handled — bulky on the head
- ✗Switching between emitters fails around half the time
- ✗The head strap is noticeably lower quality than the light
- ✗The XP-L HD spot emitter under-throws for the format at 141 m
- ✗UI niggles, including losing moonlight when you switch emitters