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Wurkkos TS28

Wurkkos/Tactical

Wurkkos TS28

Wurkkos doing what Wurkkos does: 3,200 lumens and 500 metres of reach with a 5,000mAh 21700 in the box, for about fifty dollars. Smooth or stepped ramping from the side e-switch, with a magnetic tailcap for hands-free work. Colour rendering is ordinary, which is the trade for an SFT-70's throw — buy it for reach per pound, not for tint.

Beam profile

Thrower, about 14° wide. Reach first: a small hotspot that puts light a long way out.

Estimated from 3,200 lm ÷ 64,000 cd — how this works

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Specifications

Output
3200lm
Peak intensity
64000cd
Beam distance
506m
Emitter
Luminus SFT-70 Gen2
Colour rendering
65 CRI
Beam type
Throw
Cell
21700
Runtime
4.5 hrs (high)
Modes
Ramping + Stepped
Interface
Simple
Water/dust
IP68
Dimensions
5.1 x 1.1 in
Weight
6.1 oz
Warranty
1 Year

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

Features

What owners report

Wurkkos TS28/3 sources reviewed

Wurkkos doing what Wurkkos does: 3,200 lumens and 506 metres of reach from a Luminus SFT-70 Gen2, with a 5,000mAh 21700 in the box, for around $50. Independent measurement came in above the claim — 3,397 lumens peak and 70,428 candela against 64,000 stated, giving 531 m of measured throw. Smooth or stepped ramping runs from the side e-switch, and it's IP68 with 1.6 m of drop protection.

The compromise is the usual one for a thrower emitter: measured CRI sits around 63 to 66 and colour temperature between 5,700 and 6,400K, so colours look flat. Independent runtime testing also came in under the claim — 2 hours 28 minutes on turbo against a stated 3 hours 27. The warranty is one year with a 30-day return window. Buy it for reach per pound, not for tint.

Consistently praised

  • 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

Common complaints

  • 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

Questions people ask

Does it beat its specifications?
On output and throw, yes — measured 3,397 lumens and 531 m against claims of 3,200 and 506. On runtime it falls short, at 2h28m on turbo against a stated 3h27m.
How is the tint?
Cool and low-CRI, measured around 63 to 66 at 5,700 to 6,400K. That's the standard trade for an SFT-70's throw — the emitter that reaches this far can't render colour well.
Is it worth $50?
For reach per pound it's among the best value in the catalog, with the cell included. If you want colour accuracy, spend the same money on a high-CRI light with less throw.
TS28 or Sofirn IF22A?
Both are budget SFT-40/70 throwers around the same money. The TS28 has more output; the IF22A is smaller with a better-regarded interface.
Sources (3)

Head to head

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Lumens
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Candela
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Cell
21700
Weight
4.2 oz

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Wurkkos T1

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$59.99

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Lumens
5500
Candela
43025
Cell
21700
Weight
4.9 oz

Unspecified + RGBW Side

Wurkkos TS22

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$30

Wurkkos TS22

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Lumens
3200
Candela
15000
Cell
21700
Weight
4.0 oz

SFT-40 6500K

Nitecore MH12 Pro

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$80

Nitecore MH12 Pro

Balanced/~23°/323 m

Lumens
3300
Candela
26000
Cell
21700
Weight
3.9 oz

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Fenix TK16 V2.0

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$85

Fenix TK16 V2.0

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Lumens
3100
Candela
35000
Cell
18650
Weight
4.0 oz

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Wurkkos TS21

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$30

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Lumens
3500
Candela
9500
Cell
21700
Weight
3.4 oz

Samsung LH351D 5000K