Wurkkos/EDC

Wurkkos WK30

Name: Wurkkos WK30
Brand: Wurkkos
Price: 35 USD
Availability: InStock

Triple emitter light with white, red, and UV LEDs. The WK30 is a versatile work light — the UV is great for finding scorpions or checking currency.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 24° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 1,400 lm ÷ 10,000 cd — how this works

$35

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Specifications

Output: 1400lm
Peak intensity: 10000cd
Beam distance: 200m
Emitter: LH351D + Red + UV
Colour rendering: 90 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 2 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IP67
Dimensions: 5.3 x 1.0 in
Weight: 3.0 oz
Warranty: 1 Year

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

Features

High CRI (90+)USB-C Charging Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Wurkkos WK30/5 sources reviewed

A three-in-one 26650 light: a high-CRI 5000K LH351D white flood, a deep red channel, and UV — a combination reviewers call an excellent gateway into the hobby for the price. The white beam is neutral and floody, and the UV throw is surprisingly good. The big 26650 cell gives it long legs.

The interface is the standout complaint, described by one reviewer as among the worst flashlight UIs: turning it off requires a hold rather than the click everyone expects, which breaks muscle memory every time. The body tube is roomy enough that the included cell rattles — a wrap of tape fixes what the factory should have — and thin-walled because of the fat cell. There's also no tail magnet, which the format begs for.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

What's wrong with the interface?: You hold to switch off instead of clicking, which is the opposite of every other light. Reviewers found it genuinely irritating rather than merely unfamiliar — expect to fight your reflexes.
What's the red channel for?: Deep red preserves night vision and works for astronomy, hunting and map reading. It's a true red emitter rather than a filter, which is why it's effective.
How do I stop the battery rattle?: A wrap of tape around the cell. It's a factory tolerance issue, harmless but annoying, and the fix costs nothing.
Is the UV useful?: More than expected — reviewers note its throw specifically. For casual detection work it's genuinely functional, though a dedicated 365nm light with a filter still does the job better.

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