The TS70 is a new, large light from Wurkkos, who kindly provided this light for review. Non-aff Amazon link
Specs:
- Takes 2x 26650 batteries
- Uses a Cree XHP70.2 LED in an orange-peel reflector
- Purple AR coated glass
- Supposedly features ATR (advanced temperature regulation)
- Dual switch format, with the rear forward-clicky acting as a lockout (and due to mode memory, this enables some tactical funtion, I suppose)
- Has a battery indicator side switch which remains on in standby (off but not locked out)
UI:
- The tail switch is forward clicky and serves as a lockout, it is possible to turn off the light (“standby”) without ever using the tail switch
- Click on, long-hold for off
- While on, short click rotate through Low - Medium - High - Turbo
- While on, medium click to rotate backwards (reverse mode switching)
- While on, double click for strobe (which I have not accidentally activated, thankfully)
- From off, long-hold to access Moonlight
Brightness Levels:
- Moonlight: 2 lm spec, measured 1.5 lm
- Low: 330 lm spec, measured 460 lm
- Medium: 900 lm spec, measured 1167 lm
- High: 1800 lm spec, measured 2238 lm
- Turbo: 5500 lm spec, measured 6350 lm
- Strobe: 5500 lm spec, not measured
- Note: my lumen tube is not calibrated, these numbers are to be take with a grain of salt. It’s entirely possible that they’re a bit elevated.
In the Box:
- TS70 flashlight
- 2x Wurkkos-branded 5000mAh 26650 batteries
- 2x 18650 adapter tubes
- 2-slot basic micro-USB based charger with cable
- Shoulder strap
- Spare o-rings
- Instruction manual
What I Like:
- Ridiculously bright, big wall of light
- Hefty, solid feel
- Optional tail switch lockout, but the ability to use it as side-switch only
- Nice kit with everything you need to get up and running
What Could Be Better:
- I’m not a big fan of the hold-for-off UI
Random Thoughts:
- The Amazon listing seems to have several copy-paste errors. It mentions have having a Mode Group 2, ramping-style UI. I’ve been unable to activate that and it’s not mentioned in the instructions that came with the light. Which is too bad, because I would have really enjoyed that.
- The Amazon listing says the CCT is “3000K warm white” which is definitely not the case, again, it appears to be a copy-paste error. I feel like the CCT is around 5700K which is pretty normal for Wurkkos & Sofirn.
- Amazon listing says “smooth reflector” which is clearly not the case. Again, copy-paste error.
- This looks like an extremely close cousin of the Sofirn TK70
Front/side shot of the Wurkkos TS70
Back/side shot of the Wurkkos TS70
Side shot of a few Wurkkos lights (FC11, WK30, TS70)
Reflector shot of a few Wurkkos lights (FC11, WK30, TS70)
Side shot of a few common-ish lights (Convoy S2, Convoy C8, Wurkkos DL40, Wurkkos TS70)
Reflector shot of a few common-ish lights (Convoy S2, Convoy C8, Wurkkos DL40, Wurkkos TS70)
Runtime graph of the first 15 minutes
White-ceiling beam profile… note, I am colorblind so I can’t confirm that the tint in this image represents reality. The general CCT appears about right, but perhaps not as drastic of a tint shift in real life as what shows up here
Will hopefully get some beamshots once it gets dark out, I will update this post with them. But if you’ve seen a large-format XHP70.2-based light, you know what to expect.