Wurkkos TS10 V3
Disclosure. Wurkkos provided this light for review. But this is my honest opinion.
I’ve been a fan of Wurkkos for years. I really appreciate their commitment to budget-friendly, great quality lights, along with some out-of-the-box thinking here and there. The TS10 V3 is special to me, though. The TS10 V2 was my first enthusiast-level light. It’s where I first encountered Anduril 2, and I spent hours messing with it to get my head around it. It’s also the light I first burnt something with by accident. It’s where it all started for me, and I’m happy to say the new version is a huge improvement.
What’s in the box
TS10 V3
Pocket clip (installed)
14500 battery with built-in USB-C charging port
Spare O-rings
Lanyard
User manual
Build quality
As with every Wurkkos light I’ve tried, the build quality is great, especially for what I’d call budget-friendly enthusiast lights. The button is clicky and easy to find by feel on the tail. The head and tail threads are smooth and hold firm. The finish on the body feels great, and the body as a whole feels higher quality than the V2. The pocket clip is leagues above the previous version and I am thrilled about that.
Design
The V3 is more sleek and modern while keeping the classic, functional feel of the TS10. The contours of the body are more pleasing to the eye, and the new honeycomb pattern in the center adds grip while giving it a higher-end look. The reversible deep-carry pocket clip is a massive improvement. The earlier version’s clip was really bad, and this one is much, much better. It lets the light sit low in my pocket and works well. I also like the textured optic, which creates some interesting visuals from the aux LEDs on high.
UI
The UI is Anduril 2. We all know it, and we all love it. If you haven’t taken the time to learn it yet, it’s worth getting to know. It makes the TS10V3 highly customizable and unlocks so many features.
Usability
The obvious use case is a pocket EDC light. It virtually disappears in my pocket and is very comfortable to carry. It’s more than enough to quickly light up a room or a dark corner, and as part of a casual EDC kit it thrives. The V2 was about $20, and I imagine the V3 will be around that as well, making this a deal.
Performance
This little light punches well above its weight class. It easily lights up an entire room, or part of a pitch-black yard. The Nichia 519A emitter in the V3 has a noticeably warmer tint, (I’m guessing 5000k) than the V2’s and the V3 appears to have a high CRI. The beam is Roughly 900 lumens from a light this small is impressive, though output steps down quickly, likely due to the low thermal mass. The beam itself has a hot spot that gradually fades into useful spill. This is a very comfortable tight quarters light.
Summary
Overall, the TS10 V3 is a fantastic EDC light. Wurkkos made some great improvements on a light I already loved. The refined styling and textured optic add character, and the built-in charging on the battery adds convenience. I can see this fitting seamlessly into my EDC rotation.
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