My observation (might not be correct) is that Wurkkos seems to start a new product with a much higher price (if there is a “pre-order” price, it still seems to start out high) and then maybe gradually lower the price. Eg. the Wurkkos HD20 has dropped in price when I check it again, as opposed to when it was available originally (which I feel was quite high-priced)…
But specifically regarding the TS30 (triple SST40), I think there are several competitors for this kind of light, so I would think that making the TS30 competitive right now would probably be better…
Eg. One of the first triple SST40 flashlights I noticed was the Nightwatch NSX3 (NS43) with triple SST40. Then the Astrolux EC03 (also made by Sofirn?) has come out with triple SST40… The Lumintop FW21 Pro now also lists a triple SST40 variant. So these are in likely in direct competition with the Wurkkos TS30, which is yet to be released…
TS30S is now available on Amazon US (actual link is still pending, will update asap).
Codes for AliExpress updated.
TS30 promo price is now lower than before, check OP for more information.
Links to wurkkos.com now updated if you like to purchase directly from the manufacturer.
Yes, the difference is quite significant, mostly because of the deep and wide reflector for the SBT90.2 LED. Moreover, the price difference comes from the high material cost for the SBT90.2 LED, being around $ 40.00 per each. TS30 still does a good proportion of throw, though. I try to post a full review here as soon as possible. Some first feedfack by TLF members looks pretty good, performance quite on par with the Amutorch XT45.
The WK40 project (quad with RGBW LEDs) will no longer be pursued for technical reasons, mostly because of necessary third party parts that were hard to source. I only put this one next to the other ones for size comparison. Sofirn's IF25(A) is quite similar in size and shape to the WK40.
Yes I’d love a review of it! I have my eye on this to perhaps upgrade my Sofirn C8G since this one should throw further and has Anduril Thanks for the info thus far!
The head of the Wurkkos TS30 on turbo starts to get really hot in about forty-five seconds, and continues to get so hot I can’t hold it barehanded. My Astrolux FT02S which puts out significantly more lumens than the TS30, does a much, much better job controlling the heat.
I really like the beam quality of the TS30, the UI, and overall build quality of it, but dang it gets HOT! Maybe mine is defective …?
Probably, GoZebra is Wurkkos‘s new retail partner for Amazon UK. Maybe I can find out more about them. The name is somehow misleading as I would hope they were selling Zebralight flashlights, too. :-))
That bundled 21700 5000mAh shouldn’t be sold with the TS30S, please find something that can allow it to perform to spec. Sofirn sent it to me for review and it’s only slightly better than a Samsung 50E