Wurkkos WK30 vs Wurkkos TS28
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS28 is brighter (3,200 vs 1,400 lm); the Wurkkos TS28 throws farther (506m vs 200m); the Wurkkos TS28 runs longer on high (4.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos WK30 | Wurkkos TS28 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 10,000 cd | 64,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 200m | 506m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 4.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | LH351D + Red + UV | Luminus SFT-70 Gen2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 65 |
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 6.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.0 in | 5.1 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 TS28
- ✓Measured above its claims: 3,397 lumens peak and 531 m of real throw
- ✓5,000mAh 21700 included for around $50
- ✓Smooth or stepped ramping from the side e-switch
- ✓IP68 with 1.6 m drop protection
- ✓173 g and 129 mm — compact for the reach
- ✗Around 63 to 66 CRI — colours look flat
- ✗Measured turbo runtime of 2h28m against a claimed 3h27m
- ✗Cool 5,700-6,400K colour temperature
- ✗One-year warranty with a 30-day return window
- ✗Reach-focused beam is less useful close up