Wurkkos/EDC

Wurkkos TS25

Name: Wurkkos TS25
Brand: Wurkkos
Price: 32 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedWurkkos no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. Its current replacement is Wurkkos TS26.

The TS25 put a Nichia 519A emitter into a budget 21700 Anduril light, adding aux LEDs and USB-C. Its high-CRI tint was the main draw at that price. Wurkkos has replaced it with the TS26.

Beam profile

Flood, about 31° wide. Wide and even — light where you are, not where you're pointing.

Estimated from 1,800 lm ÷ 8,000 cd — how this works

$32

Specifications

Output: 1800lm
Peak intensity: 8000cd
Beam distance: 179m
Emitter: Nichia 519A 4500K
Colour rendering: 95 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 2.5 hrs (high)
Modes: Ramping + Stepped
Interface: Anduril 2
Water/dust: IP67
Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.1 in
Weight: 3.2 oz
Warranty: 1 Year

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

High CRI (90+)Anduril UI USB-C Charging Aux LEDs Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Wurkkos TS25/5 sources reviewed

Four Nichia 519A emitters behind a TIR optic on a 21700, with Anduril 2, aux LEDs and quick-charge USB-C. Reviewers consistently praise the tint, the high CRI and the beam, and single out the distinctive "slender waist" body and a switch that's easy to find by feel with crisp, predictable travel. On sale around $40 with a cheap cell it's described as a fantastic ready-to-go pocket rocket.

The thermal behaviour is the problem, and it's severe. Peak output of roughly 3,870 lumens collapses within seconds to about 130 lumens at the one-minute mark, and sustained brightness sits under 300 lumens — which reviewers call mediocre against its peers. The underlying cause is inaccurate thermal calibration, so fixing it means learning Anduril's advanced UI well enough to recalibrate. Worth doing, because the beam itself is lovely.

Consistently praised

Four Nichia 519A emitters — beautiful tint and genuinely high CRI
TIR optic gives a concentrated but versatile beam
Anduril 2, aux LEDs, quick-charge USB-C and 21700 support
Distinctive slender-waist body, and a switch that's easy to find by feel
Build quality is very good, with no defects reported in 6061 aluminium

Common complaints

Output collapses from ~3,870 lumens to about 130 within a minute
Sustained output under 300 lumens — poor against peers
Thermal calibration is inaccurate out of the box
Fixing it requires mastering Anduril's advanced configuration
The headline lumen figure is essentially meaningless in use

Questions people ask

Why does it dim so dramatically?: Inaccurate thermal calibration, not a hardware limit. The light believes it's hotter than it is and throttles hard. Recalibrating the temperature sensor in Anduril's advanced menu recovers a lot of the sustained output.
Is it worth buying given that?: If you'll do the calibration, yes — the 519A quad beam is one of the nicest in this price range. If you want a light that performs properly untouched, look elsewhere.
What sustained output should I expect?: Under 300 lumens as shipped. That's still plenty for most tasks, but it's a fraction of the headline number and below what similar lights hold.
How is the tint?: It's the reason to buy this light. The Nichia 519A is the current high-CRI favourite, and four of them behind a TIR give an even, rosy, high-CRI beam.

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