You put a lot of work into the quality of your videos for such a niche category like our love of flashlights and I just want to say thank you fam. We need content creators like you. You do amazing videos!
The main optimization points of the new TS21 are: 1. Use anduril 2.0 2. The charging and charging current are upgraded to 3A fast charge and fast release. 3. Reverse charging with power bank function. After Your reviews, there is no need (and desire) to look at others. Everything is essentially, beautifully filmed and technically flawless. You definitely have talent!
Dude. I've been into flashlights for about a year, but your reviews and videos look better than channels with 50× your subscribers. Keep up the great work!
Wurkkos is absolutely killing it in the flashlight game right now. The TS21 completely blows the FW3a out of the water. I got one for my gf who cant understand the UI very well... So the "muggle mode" definitely came in handy for her
The quality of this review is incredible! Easy sub 👍. For me the ability to charge other items and work as a Powerbank was a major factor of why I got mine
Been using the light for a couple weeks now (got the 219c 5000k version) and I don't stand up without it in my pocket, it's just so dang useful to always have a proper light around. Even just taking pictures for ebay or with the recent floods in my country, checking for water ingress in the house like the roof (actually found a spot that I completely missed with my phone flashlight). The clip is strong enough to hold to the pocket without worrying about it ever falling out, the turbo is amazing (although quite hot) and the power bank feature is a very nice thing to have. Since it's my EDC i don't notice the larger standby drain at all and it's pretty fun blowing people's minds how such a little light easily outperforms their 4x bigger "10,000 lumen" stick haha
While this flashight is not for me, the quality n functionality you get for the price is phenomenal. I'm totally impressed and for the record, I completely trust your reviews. Thank you for the extensive work n extremely helpful info you put into all your vids.
Wow, your channel has grown so rapidly in a year! Thank you for such an informative and professional presentation. Sharing your experience, observations and passion is appreciated by us all.
What a great review! Awesome. Well scripted, thought through and presented. I own the Sofirn IF25A 4000k and am very happy with it. Yet I have to say, I'd have bought the Wurkkos if I had known about it before (just returned to the hobby). Reasons are the slightly smaller form factor, two-way clip (that you can mount on the tail or front) and tailcap magnet. I right away ordered two two give away to friends as small presents.
Just ordered one and I paid $45! Can’t wait to try it out, I’m coming from a Emisar D4 so I prefer the Software these run, great features that makes the light something that can be used daily
be aware that the Anduril 2.0 version with power bank feature curretnly has a higher parasitic drain of about 0,8mA more compared to what is mentioned in the video. It's not a huge issue, but it is unfortunate. Therefore I recommend to slightly unscrew the tail cap when not in use. Allegedly they fixed it in the very newest revisions but it may take a while until all of the affected stock is sold. Overall still a very good light.
Really excellent review. I think the TS21 is really in a league of its own, I cant find a single flashlight that offers the same lumen output with integrated USB C charging, magnet tail, clip, power bank feature, compact size, at anywhere near the same price. Actually I cant find all of these features at any price range. This is literally the only flashlight on the market combining those important features. The closest one to the TS21 would be the Sofirn IF25A, but even this one lacks power bank feature, clip, and magnet tail.
After a ridiculous amount of hours spent researching what I thought was such a simple thing, a dang flashlight, and with my indecisive nature I had to get the "perfect" starter light, I decided to get this with the 219c 5000k, instead of the widely recommended FC11, just because of the power bank feature and higher output. Hope the couple quirks don't make me regret the decision, but I guess I can always get another ;) ( Already thinking about the dual channel D4SV2 (i haven't even recieved this one yet hah), something about having both throw and flood in a single light is amazing to me)
Look at the Emisar D4k! Upgrades to a larger battery & the flashlight is just barely bigger than the D4v2. I have the same personality trait & started looking for my "perfect" first light a few weeks ago. I know own so far 3 Lumintops, 3 Emisars & 3 Convoy lights & now looking for others which is how I ended up here lol.
You are like the "Project Farm" of flashlights. Well Done! The only thing I would have like to have seen added was night shot for the max throw on turbo.
I am an Olight junkie, but I think I have had my fill. This light is so refreshing: not expensive, options for high cri, so many options in the UI, easily disassembled internals. None of these things exist in the Olight world.
Not sure how much you’re into modding, but I just reflowed some W2s onto my ts21. Holy crap. The throw has increased quite a bit, and went from 2200L to 3450L along with a tailcap spring bypass. That spring is pretty thin, so that in itself caused 600 of the lumen increase
I use mine mostly with the 21350 tube and it's been a great entry point into fanciness. Now I want more leds, and even 5k feels like staring into the sun now.
Dude, this review is amazing! You just got a new sub. Really well done and all your efforts show. You definitely deserve more subs than you have. Keep up the great work! You should review the 4000k version of the Sofirn I25A.
Very very good platform very smart I love your platform and explaining this light it's a simply an awesome light thank you so much for sharing this I got to buy one now 👍
Retired both my TS21’s because of the pwm whine. I thought I would be able to ignore it but the more I used it, the more I noticed. People around me noticed too. Also the 219C version has stupid parasitic drain (also see TS10). I like wurkkos and give away FC12’s as presents but until they put better drivers in their lights I will stick with Hank. ZL, etc.
Ive had two fw3 lights.. my main one came with anduril 1 and the second (bought mostly for the leds/star) had 2 installed. Can’t say I had any real preference between the two, although I preferred the faster blinks when checking the voltage in 2. Beyond that, whatever. Recently sold the aluminum one with 2 after trading the 4k sst20 that it came with for the neutral xpl that came in my first. They’re a little green but I don’t really notice unless I’m comparing it to a cleaner white or scrutinizing it on a white wall. Also, I generally prefer triples over quad setups.. not for much reason beyond aesthetics. Just think they look better. Triples always been bright enough for my needs anyway.
As an update, not sure if mine is that different from yours, as I have the newer driver with flashing pads and power bank functionality. But with max temp set to 65c, I get just a tad over 1000 lumens sustained on high with a small fan blowing on the light. It does get warm but no burning hot. At least I ran it for 45 mins and it went from 1200L to 1050L over 15 mins then stayed at 1050L until I turned it off as I had to go somewhere. So changing the thermal limit is important with this light if you want good sustained output
Great review! The sst20 4000k leds on the sofirn if25a that i've seen are not green at all. And i believe that sofirn makes wurkkos lights so they should be the same. It would be nice to get this light and compare them. 👍🏼
Yeah Sofirn manufacturers Wurkkos lights. I like the TS21 for being thinner and smaller, both are great. I would like to compare them but IDK that I'll ever find the time for it
I have the TS21 5k and I like it. The anduril UI is fun. The only thing I don’t like is the tint is slightly greenish on lower levels. I ordered a 4K version .
Thanks for the kind words! I do have plans to review some 14500 lights, but nothing very soon. I'm not super fond of lights in that size, so I'm going to review just the few that really stand out for me
Thank you for the excellent high quality videos. Curious about your opinion. If you're by chance familiar with it, which would you prefer, the TS21, or the Imalent LD70?
I would definitely go for the TS21, the LD70 performs better but has too many design flaws and is too expensive for the quality that you're getting. Also if you want an XHP70.2 light, the Wurkkos TS22 is better comparison to the LD70.
Your videos look great and are well produced and chalk full of info! Thanks. Are you shooting on a BMPCC?? I spied some cinema glass in one of the shots
From reading Budget Light Forum, it sounds like the Anduril 2 version comes with the Simple UI at least available, if not enabled by default (not sure). That should mostly address the complexity for anyone who wants a solid light but not all of Anduril's features. Thanks to this review, I should find out soon as I plan to get a TS21 for a non-flashlight-enthusiast family member, calibrating it and putting it in Simple mode before handing it over. Fingers crossed.
@@LuxWad I've finally gotten the light - ordered Nov 3rd, arrived Nov 30th. Haven't yet given it to the family member, but I did get things set up - and I'd have been happy enough giving the light directly since it shipped in Anduril 2's simple mode. More details on your Budget Light Forum post "REVIEW: Wurkkos TS21 (SST 4000K ...Anduril 1) - An Excellent Budget Enthusiast Light" (attempting to link resulted in this comment getting auto-deleted, thanks RUclips).
Thanks for the great video. I found it with the late link in your Xtar VC4 review, which straight on answered a question that confounded me before I ordered the VC4, namely are there significantly different versions? You made it clear that there are not! Wish I'd seen that earlier, would have saved me some trouble. Your review of this Wurkkos flashlight spoke to my thinking that I'd like to get ahold of a flashlight that brings me to new territory. I've bought dozens of LED flashlights over the last dozen or more years but they're all rudimentary and cheap. I always have an EDC in my pocket, invariably a single cell AAA. Whether or not I would use the TS21 as an EDC I don't know. I ordered it yesterday because your video convinced me that it certainly is a reasonable step into high capacity bright advanced li-ion flashlights. I have an issue I hope to get some help on. You did mention that Wurkkos is offering the TS21 with either Anduril 1.0 or 2.0. I figure 2.0 is the smarter option for me, it's kind of a guess, but having to make a choice, one would suppose that the later release is on balance superior all in all. Could be wrong there as pertains to me, I don't know. Now, I ordered the TS21 yesterday and then realized that it was the version 1.0 Anduril. I rewatched your video and saw a link to the TS21 at Wurkkos, followed it and saw that was for the version 2.0. I ordered that and tried to cancel my first order. I didn't see a way to do that but saw what I took to be a means of messaging concerning my orders and I left message(s) to the effect that I wanted version 2.0 and wanted to cancel my order for version 1.0. I don't know where Wurkkos are, the date displayed in my order was for the next day, i.e. Nov. 21, but I ordered on Nov. 20. I figure this suggests they are somewhere on the planet where it WAS Nov. 21, maybe China? I hope their English is good enough where they can understand my messages. What do you make of my predicament? TIA for suggestions. BTW, subscribed!
I'm glad the videos were able to help out! It's been a couple days since you commetned so hopefully this is still helpful. Anduril 1 and 2 are actually pretty similar, with A2 having more improvements that add more customizability. I think 2 is better for new users, as the old "Muggle Mode" is replaced with "Simple UI" which is basically a simplified version of the interface which is easier to use, and does not have turbo for safety. It's important to remember that Anduril 2 is designed to ship in Simple UI by default, so you will have to set it to Advanced UI with 10H from off to get all the features and the full turbo output. Apparently, the Anduril 2 verison of the TS21 has some strange behaviour with the aux light in the switch, where it shows two different colors and doesn't quite respond to the UI like it should. I don't have it though to confirm this issue. Whether you get V1 or V2 won't make a big difference for functionality, they're still the same light. If you can get the V2 I think it's better. Either way, make sure to read through the manual as it can be a bit complex, especially in the updated version. Wurkkos is in China, if you have issues contacting them you can also try reaching out to their reps on Facebook, where they are good at communicating. Hopefully if works out for you!
@@LuxWad Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking if I wind up with both of my orders, ver. 1 and ver. 2, I'll probably keep one in the car as a safety thing. It's an idea. Not like it's expensive! I'm curious about the anomaly you report with version 2. The strange behavior with the aux light in the switch. Is that a persistent issue, is it a problem, is there a workaround?
Haha yeah it's cheap enough that having multiples can't hurt. I don't know if there's a fix for the switch light, it seems to be hard-wired and not dependent on the firmware, but again I haven't used it. Wurkkos has acknowledged it online, so I hope it's been fixed by now.
I almost have to wonder if the pill isn’t well sinked into the body on this light. Even going to 60c ceiling, it can only sustain about 300 lumens. My TS10 will sustain about 300 lumens when set to 45c. And it’s tiny. But has a good thermal path to the body
i'm loving your videos! So the 3.5k lumens are only for the 6500K version? Also, do you happen to know if the amazon provided link sells the newer version, or if it is still a gamble?
Yeah 6500K should put out 3,500 lumens, the 5000K will probably be close as well. I believe the Amazon link is for the older version, but I don't know for sure
I want to adjust the temperature for the ATR's cutting, causing the light to drop more slowly than before. For example, from cutting at 45, adjust it to 55 degrees. If you want to adjust Anduril ui, how do you do it?
It's best to look up an Anduril tutorial. You need to know if you have Anduril 1 or 2. In general, three presses from off will get you into the battery check and utility blinky modes. Double-press to cycle until you get to the temperature readout, then 7H to adjust the thermal limit. Each press from there will add one degree Celsius above 30C, with a limit of 70C. When you've got it set where you want, just wait a second and it will adjust.
Maybe they were just trying to get rid of them 😂 I wish they had sent the updated light, it wasn't officially released until shortly after they sent this one and they didn't inform me about it beforehand :/ I assume no significant changes were made aside from the firmware and charging/powerbank feature, so hopefully the review is still relevant
@@LuxWad At the moment Wurkkos has it for ~$30 with battery there are -20% Cupons on the product page every two weeks. So a retest is cheap I also wonder why your Lumens for the runtime charts read so low, only 300lm. Do you test without cooling via a fan??? That would account for cooling by your hand.
Awesome review, got mine from Aliexpress recently. Sorry if it's a silly question - trying to turn off the light that's under the button by clicking 7 times, but no success - only got to a dim orange light. Will this drain the battery?
I just received mine. Coming from a SC31 Sofirn light, I was disappointed with its light temperature and color. I ordered the 5000k version. In high and turbo mode the light is an expected, but the lower the brightness the more green the light gets. Anything below 50% brightness is unusable. My SC32 does the job flawlessly.
The light uses PWM (fast one-off cycles) to regulate the output, which causes a whine. It's loudest on the high level, where Turbo settles after step-down. If you can't hear it on the video, it probably won't bother you, since it's very high-pitched and won't be audible to everyone.
@@LuxWad ah ok *pretends to understand* hahaha jk. Yeah, makes better sense now. btw, ok i like this light but like you said this light is a bit complicated for noobs, and might be a no no for someone like me. Do you have a recommendation for a easy to use rechargeable flashlight, mainly for around the house work, huge backyard, walking through catwalks, etc. im going thru your playlists but still many to choose from :/
The FC11 is my top recommendation for a simple & cheap light for general use. The FC12 is also excellent, it's a bit throwier and has great performance. If you need more more dedicated, powerful light, I highly recommend the Thrunite TC20, it's very good in many areas.
@@LuxWad I ended up purchasing the Thrunite TC20. When I'm doing something in closer proximity, sometimes I wish it was a bit flood-ier, but overall I'm really happy with it! :) You're my go to man for flashlight advice, so I gotta ask if you have any recommendations for a rechargeable headlamp? Minor note: 1 thing about the TC20 is... if you're using it on the medium setting and have not either (1) just turned it on or (2) have not just changed modes, it will go to low instead of high if you cycle through the modes.
@@ufchistorian13 For headlamps, I'll be reviewing the Wizard C2 Pro pretty soon, which is really excellent, especially the Nichia version. Though I haven't tried it yet, the Skilhunt H04RC is considered one of the best headlamps as well
Hello there. A really nice review, that showed a lot of thought and work went into it. I wonder if you could help me? As in how do I determine what revision I have. I bought my TS21 in champagne a few months ago. I do not have the original box or paperwork. I do still have the manual. Any help would be very much appreciated.
The good news is that the older version was only black - your champagne version should be the newer iteration. I also believe the newer one has an orange LED in the button
I really like how the warm tint looks when you point at the house, the flowers, the trees & bushes... It's just the perfect warm, not too much that you can't see a s**t, not too less to be just neutral tint. But man, your video confuse me. It looks like sunset light as you said in the video. But then, when I watch the few other rewiews of the same flashlight at 4000K, there's almost no difference with 5000K. Could you tell me why? Thanks!
It's probably because other reviewers have their camera set to a different white balance. I always film my beam shots at 5600k - meaning my camera sees that CCT as pure white. Often other reviewers use different camera settings, and if they are using auto white balance then the camera will mostly eliminate the difference between two lights. It's also worth noting that the extra green produced by the SST20s makes it look warmer, while a 4000K light with a pink tint tends to look a bit cooler despite being the same temperature.
Hey, I'm looking for a flashlight for about ~$30, is this the best one in that price range? It's my first flashlight that costs more than 5 bucks. I don't care about size or how difficult the UI is for beginners, I'm willing to learn. I'm mostly looking for the best performance, what would you recommend?
This is probably my favorite in this price range, it's very good, but if you're looking for performance the Sofirn SP35 might be a better option. Less output but better regulation and efficiency.
Companies reach out to me using my channel email, some contact me over Facebook. If you want to start doing reviews, do a few using lights you purchase and use then reach out to companies and ask for review samples, show them your existing reviews and they may send you something.
I just purchased this light and a few things are different. 1) It has flashing pads now. 2) It has 3A charge and discharge (power bank). 3) The button light is orange not green. What I don't know is what type of LED it's using, the 219C or SST20. Do you know of a way to tell? I ordered the 5000K and the box indicates as much but it's far too warm to be 5000K, also has a slight green tint.
You obviously have a lot more experience with these type of lights than I do. I just got my Ts21. Only my second multi emitter light after my TS10. But you consider this thing to be more throwy than a quad like a d4v2 or ts25? How floody are those? I would say my TS21 is just as floody as my TS10 even though the optic is so much bigger. It almost looks like there is a hole in the center of the beam. There isn’t, but because the hotspot is so wide, and I am used to seem more central light.
Definitely throwier than those quads, the D4 lights are quite floody and require very high output to hit any appreciable distance, which makes them pretty good for a lot of EDC tasks but not great for the outdoors. The TS10 has decent throw for its size due to the small emitter surface area (smaller surface = tighter beam). However, with most of these TIR lights, the spill area has very comparable flood, it's mostly the hotspot size that changes.
Ah ok thanks for the explanation. I can’t imagine anything floodier than this thing. I put a 60 degree optic in a convoy s2+ with sst-20 and it covered less width than this thing
Hi to all! Anyway Great review! But what’s the difference between these 2? Newbie in flashlights😑 planning to buy real soon.! ~Wurkkos TS21 New with Anduril 2.0 Nichia 219C 90CRI 5000K USB C and ~Wurkkos TS21 with Anduril 2.0 Triple SST20 By TIR Optics USB C 21700.. please help
Could you please explain in layman’s terms what is the difference from 4000 model , 5000, model , lastly 6000 model is it anything that a normal person would notice. Even better what would be best for a guy that uses his flashlight for walking the dog and camping. But mostly just random stuff.
The difference is the color temperature, or how warm/cool the light is. The 6000K is bluish white like an overcast sky, the 4000K is like warm sunlight, and 5000K is in between. The 4000K is dimmer, but has better color rendering, meaning colors will be brighter and richer, while the other two make things look duller and more flat. The 5000K is also pretty greenish. I think the 4000K is the best option.
In my orders at Wurkkos site yesterday I think the color temperature defaulted to 4000k. My investigations tell me that's the best choice for me. I didn't know before I ordered.
TS21 vs TS22 which one is better ? for EDC flashlight , go to the forest , use in house etc. Battery drain and temperature of TS21 same as TS22 ? , I've never seen runtime spec sheet of TS21 before , Thank you sir.
Depends on what you need, the TS22 has better performasnce,e more output and longer runtimes. It doesn't have Anduril though, but it's probably better for most people
@@LuxWad So sad that I heard about this , I order TS21- 6500k already because more compact , Thrower and fun UI but I worry about runtime and heat of TS21 I don't like TS22 because lower throw than TS21 😭
You'll just have to experiment with it when you get the light to see what works best for you, I mostly use the middle level and Turbo. 6500K is going to be the same heat, but more lumens than the one I showed here because the cooler LEDS are more efficient.
from where iam the price is something like sofirn IF25A is 2usd(converted) more than ts21, but if25a has 4sst20(quad) in 4k or 5k flavors. what would you suggest between the 2?
The choice between the two lights is hard, I prefer the TS21 since it's thinner and easier to carry than the IF25A, and the newer versions uses Anduril 2 with powerbank functionality. However the Sofirn is brighter and sustains more output. I always recommend the 4000K SST20 over the 5000K, which is really ugly and has bad color rendering. The 4000K is much nicer even if it's a bit dimmer
It should be about the same with these SST20s, they get very hot in either low or high CRI variants. The high-CRI LEDS do produce a bit more heat, but the main reason for the drop in output is that they produce a wider range of colors, and thus less energy is used to produce a smaller range of light.... If that makes any sense
@@LuxWad I decided to pick one up on the 11.11. sale. I didn't know which one to get so I took the 6500 k version because I don't have stronger lights. I hope it won't be too bad 😂
4000K, 5000K or 6500K? Which do you prefer (rank them if u r inclined to) and why? Trying to decide which to get. CRI is supposed to be higher with 4000K, along with better tint? I'm kinda unfamiliar with this rating for the LED, so any insight that would help me make my choice is greatly appreciated!
I prefer warmer beams, so for me it's 4000K (great) > 5000K (okay) > 6500K (gross). For the SST20s, 4000K are high-CRI (~98), meaning they will reproduce colors far more accurately. The other two are quite low-CRI (~65), meaning they have poor unrealistic color rendering. The 5000K are also notorious for being very greenish and ugly, and personally I think 6500K is way too cool and unpleasant to use. However, the lower-CRI LEDs are more efficient and quite a bit brighter, so you may almost 1,000 lumens more output with those. I think the 4000K are bright enough so I would always go for those.
@@LuxWad Thanks for the reply LuxWad! Ur videos r top notch btw. Great job. Do you mostly use the ts21 indoors or outdoors. Do you notice the off tint as much when outdoors?
I'm leaning towards the 5000k for the simple fact that it's the middle ground. I haven't seen the 3 options in person though, so its hard to judge if I prefer a warmer beam or not.(I think I prefer a neutral or colder beam) I'm ok with skipping 6500k cuz there seems to be more ppl saying it's off color. 5000k seems like a nice balance of brightness, efficiency and a shade of white I prefer. I really think I'd prefer the overall brightness and efficiency of the 5000k if the color isn't too bad. You say it's okay so hopefully I'm good with it once it arrives!
I mostly use the light outdoors, I prefer something even warmer for indoor use (~3000K). Your eyes naturally adjust to the tint so I don't personally out too much weight on that, but high -CRI lights are noticeably clearer outdoors. I think you'd like the 5000K, it's a pretty good all-round option
I don't know who manufactures the battery, performance is decent but it doesn't deliver a super high current. Using something like a Samsung 40T will provide more output on Turbo
For posterity, I ordered one of these and mine came with flash pads for updating. I'm not sure if I could use the same programmer to flash update that I used on my TS 10 given the 3 pads on both the TS 10 and TS 21 are labeled differently though. Anyone know if it would need it's own flash update programmer or if it could use the same one the TS 10 uses?
Good to know there's pads now! You can use the same USBasp for all Anduril light reflashes but I don't know what pinout this light uses, if they're labelled different you will probably need a different adapter. Try asking around on budgetlightforum or r/flashlight, they'll be able to help you figure out what adapter is needed
This light is now listed at about $50. Do you think it is still a good bang for the buck or would you recommend the FC11 over this for a first time buyer?
Wurkkos.com still has it for $35, at $50 it's not great but still okay. I would recommend the FC11 for first-time buyers, I think it's more beginner friendly and a bit easier to EDC
Can you please tell me if anyone had this on the Anduril, does not go into strobe mode 1 and 2, only shows the battery charge. Normal light works fine. Resetting to factory settings does not help, could it be a marriage?
You have to press 3 times and hold on the last press to enter the strobe modes. From there, double-pressing will cycle through candle-beacon-strobe1-strobe2-lightning
Well, flashing pins are one thing, but is there a Wurkkos/Sofirn Anduril 2 open source branch as a reference for a custom build.. ? (mostly hardware config related) Ah, scrap that.. FET + 1 again.. Not interested.. I'd rather take the more basic Sofirn UI and the more efficient buck driver over any dream UI driving linear regulators.. I've enough of those already.. :|
Дорогой Друг! Anduril второй версии пока только осваиваю на TS21. И хотелось бы получить Ваш совет, как можно включить / настроить аналог Muggle режима на Anduril v2 (чтобы передать фонарик в безопасное пользование родителям). Ваш подписчик и доброжелатель из Украины
@@LuxWad Благодарю за Ваше желание помочь. Соглашусь с Вами - упрощённый режим способен снять опасность для неподготовленных пользователей, но только отчасти... Максимальный потолок все же может быть включен двойным кликом (даже из заблокированного положения - пятью кликами). Кроме как настройкой максимального потолка из продвинутого режима (7H из ON) других (более простых) способов не существует?
@@vitaliy108 No, there aren't really any other ways to make it safer. Setting the maximum ceiling level is best you can do. You can also untwist the tailcap a small amount to physically lock out the light while not in use.
I just got mine and I am very disappointed. Despite claiming 3500LM it is no brighter than my Olight Baton 3 at 1200LM. The operation is very confusing if you have never had a light like this. If anyone knows of a video that slowly explains the operation please post because the average person can't get much from the instructions.
@@LuxWad This is what it says. Wurkkos New TS21 with Anduril 2.0 Triple SST20 By TIR Optics USB C Rechargeable 21700 LED Flashlight with Power bank function Magnet Tail
Abduril 2 comes in Simple UI by default, which prevents you from using the full output. When the light is off, press the button 10 times and hold on the last press, which will change it to Advanced Mode with access to all the features and capabilities
@@LuxWad Now I can ramp to 7 brightnesses and double click for what I assume is the turbo mode. I have a faint orange/red light when off. Thank you for helping me.
Сцука хоть один обзорщик покажет как на этом фонарике работает зум. Плят уже несколько роликов просмотрел, ни один не показал, как будто зума в нем нет.
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You put a lot of work into the quality of your videos for such a niche category like our love of flashlights and I just want to say thank you fam. We need content creators like you. You do amazing videos!
Honestly, I wished I could just catch up with him and watch/learn how to do a product review!
The main optimization points of the new TS21 are:
1. Use anduril 2.0
2. The charging and charging current are upgraded to 3A fast charge and fast release.
3. Reverse charging with power bank function.
After Your reviews, there is no need (and desire) to look at others.
Everything is essentially, beautifully filmed and technically flawless.
You definitely have talent!
1st upgrade should be better heat dispension. For now turbo doesn't egsist.
Dude. I've been into flashlights for about a year, but your reviews and videos look better than channels with 50× your subscribers. Keep up the great work!
Haha thanks, glad you like the videos! Hopefully the subscribers come in time, the channel is starting to grow
I've owned this light for over a month now. And yet I'm still here enjoying these wonderful reviews.
trust me i know the feeling sometimes i even look at anduril instructions just to make sure i know all the functions lol
Wurkkos is absolutely killing it in the flashlight game right now. The TS21 completely blows the FW3a out of the water. I got one for my gf who cant understand the UI very well... So the "muggle mode" definitely came in handy for her
Have you tried TS22? An improvement?
The quality of this review is incredible! Easy sub 👍. For me the ability to charge other items and work as a Powerbank was a major factor of why I got mine
Been using the light for a couple weeks now (got the 219c 5000k version) and I don't stand up without it in my pocket, it's just so dang useful to always have a proper light around. Even just taking pictures for ebay or with the recent floods in my country, checking for water ingress in the house like the roof (actually found a spot that I completely missed with my phone flashlight). The clip is strong enough to hold to the pocket without worrying about it ever falling out, the turbo is amazing (although quite hot) and the power bank feature is a very nice thing to have. Since it's my EDC i don't notice the larger standby drain at all and it's pretty fun blowing people's minds how such a little light easily outperforms their 4x bigger "10,000 lumen" stick haha
I just started this hobby and your clear review made me buy one.. for my son. His first good torch.
dude the quality of these ideas is better than youtubers with millions of subscribers
Professional and organized, you're doing it right.
While this flashight is not for me, the quality n functionality you get for the price is phenomenal. I'm totally impressed and for the record, I completely trust your reviews. Thank you for the extensive work n extremely helpful info you put into all your vids.
I'm happy to hear you find the reviews helpful 🙂
I’m curious why you say this flashlight is not for you.
For a flashlight beginner such as myself, I’m keen to know the negatives so I can avoid them.
Wow, your channel has grown so rapidly in a year!
Thank you for such an informative and professional presentation.
Sharing your experience, observations and passion is appreciated by us all.
I’m blown away with the quality of these reviews. Great channel.
What a great review! Awesome. Well scripted, thought through and presented.
I own the Sofirn IF25A 4000k and am very happy with it. Yet I have to say, I'd have bought the Wurkkos if I had known about it before (just returned to the hobby). Reasons are the slightly smaller form factor, two-way clip (that you can mount on the tail or front) and tailcap magnet. I right away ordered two two give away to friends as small presents.
Hallo.Is it better than the Sofirn yes?:) The same brightness?
Hangisi daha iyi aydınlatıyor peki sofirn mi bu mu
Real quality stuff you have! As an enthusiast, I'm so glad I found your channel. Thanks for the hard work!
Excellent review! Keep up the hard work. I'm loving my TS21.
Subscribed for the surprisingly good production quality out of a small channel!
Just ordered one and I paid $45! Can’t wait to try it out, I’m coming from a Emisar D4 so I prefer the Software these run, great features that makes the light something that can be used daily
Your knowledge is amazing. You have a great channel. I just purchased this model.
Glad you like the videos!
be aware that the Anduril 2.0 version with power bank feature curretnly has a higher parasitic drain of about 0,8mA more compared to what is mentioned in the video. It's not a huge issue, but it is unfortunate. Therefore I recommend to slightly unscrew the tail cap when not in use. Allegedly they fixed it in the very newest revisions but it may take a while until all of the affected stock is sold.
Overall still a very good light.
Thanks for the info
Really excellent review. I think the TS21 is really in a league of its own, I cant find a single flashlight that offers the same lumen output with integrated USB C charging, magnet tail, clip, power bank feature, compact size, at anywhere near the same price. Actually I cant find all of these features at any price range. This is literally the only flashlight on the market combining those important features. The closest one to the TS21 would be the Sofirn IF25A, but even this one lacks power bank feature, clip, and magnet tail.
I have the Sofirn if25a, it has the power bank function ,but clip or magnet hasn’t
The if25 also throws the double distance and 4000 lumens
After a ridiculous amount of hours spent researching what I thought was such a simple thing, a dang flashlight, and with my indecisive nature I had to get the "perfect" starter light, I decided to get this with the 219c 5000k, instead of the widely recommended FC11, just because of the power bank feature and higher output. Hope the couple quirks don't make me regret the decision, but I guess I can always get another ;) ( Already thinking about the dual channel D4SV2 (i haven't even recieved this one yet hah), something about having both throw and flood in a single light is amazing to me)
Look at the Emisar D4k! Upgrades to a larger battery & the flashlight is just barely bigger than the D4v2. I have the same personality trait & started looking for my "perfect" first light a few weeks ago. I know own so far 3 Lumintops, 3 Emisars & 3 Convoy lights & now looking for others which is how I ended up here lol.
Man, you are good. Great attention to detail in your content and production! Ordered this!
This is an amazing review, I just ordered one. Keep up the great work!
Phenomenal review format my dude, very informative and clear 🤌
You are like the "Project Farm" of flashlights. Well Done!
The only thing I would have like to have seen added was night shot for the max throw on turbo.
Thanks for the feedback, glad you like the video!
Very good, i'm considering this one also in 4000k and your review came in on time. Really an interesting option.
I'm glad the review was helpful :)
Update: received it yesterday and already configured it. Very fine choice indeed. The side switch LED has a pretty odd behaviour but i can accept it.
Is it the newer Anduril 2 version? I've heard it has a weird switch that wasn't configured properly in the firmware
I am an Olight junkie, but I think I have had my fill.
This light is so refreshing: not expensive, options for high cri, so many options in the UI, easily disassembled internals.
None of these things exist in the Olight world.
Does wurrkoss have any tactical lights?
@@iosonoi.7132 A couple, I'm not real familiar with their tactical lineup. Sofirn (their sister company) has more I believe
With warm light 4000k and Anduril, this lamp is a good choice for those who want to use candle mode with a timer as light sleep. 😁
It's fine with 5000K also, just use a translucent brown pill bottle to shift the light coloration and of course diffuse.
Not sure how much you’re into modding, but I just reflowed some W2s onto my ts21. Holy crap. The throw has increased quite a bit, and went from 2200L to 3450L along with a tailcap spring bypass. That spring is pretty thin, so that in itself caused 600 of the lumen increase
I use mine mostly with the 21350 tube and it's been a great entry point into fanciness. Now I want more leds, and even 5k feels like staring into the sun now.
how many hours of running time of 21700 vs 20350?
Hello, did you found some glitch on your FL? Cz i found much complaint on FL forum for this TS21
@@adit5611 I haven't had any issues with my FL so far. I've been pretty happy with it.
@@beaver6d9 thx for your response, make me sure to get this for my first anduril FL. 😊
Great production and narration.
Subscribed just for the video quality alone
Dude, this review is amazing! You just got a new sub. Really well done and all your efforts show. You definitely deserve more subs than you have. Keep up the great work! You should review the 4000k version of the Sofirn I25A.
Very very good platform very smart I love your platform and explaining this light it's a simply an awesome light thank you so much for sharing this I got to buy one now 👍
Was sold once I saw anduril firmware…CAN’T wait till mines arrive tomorrow
Retired both my TS21’s because of the pwm whine. I thought I would be able to ignore it but the more I used it, the more I noticed. People around me noticed too. Also the 219C version has stupid parasitic drain (also see TS10). I like wurkkos and give away FC12’s as presents but until they put better drivers in their lights I will stick with Hank. ZL, etc.
Ive had two fw3 lights.. my main one came with anduril 1 and the second (bought mostly for the leds/star) had 2 installed. Can’t say I had any real preference between the two, although I preferred the faster blinks when checking the voltage in 2. Beyond that, whatever. Recently sold the aluminum one with 2 after trading the 4k sst20 that it came with for the neutral xpl that came in my first. They’re a little green but I don’t really notice unless I’m comparing it to a cleaner white or scrutinizing it on a white wall.
Also, I generally prefer triples over quad setups.. not for much reason beyond aesthetics. Just think they look better. Triples always been bright enough for my needs anyway.
As an update, not sure if mine is that different from yours, as I have the newer driver with flashing pads and power bank functionality. But with max temp set to 65c, I get just a tad over 1000 lumens sustained on high with a small fan blowing on the light. It does get warm but no burning hot. At least I ran it for 45 mins and it went from 1200L to 1050L over 15 mins then stayed at 1050L until I turned it off as I had to go somewhere. So changing the thermal limit is important with this light if you want good sustained output
That warm white though 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Great review! The sst20 4000k leds on the sofirn if25a that i've seen are not green at all. And i believe that sofirn makes wurkkos lights so they should be the same. It would be nice to get this light and compare them. 👍🏼
Yeah Sofirn manufacturers Wurkkos lights. I like the TS21 for being thinner and smaller, both are great. I would like to compare them but IDK that I'll ever find the time for it
I have the TS21 5k and I like it. The anduril UI is fun. The only thing I don’t like is the tint is slightly greenish on lower levels. I ordered a 4K version .
4k has green tinted lower levels to isn't it?
Production quality is insane for such a small channel! Could you review some 14500 lights?
Thanks for the kind words!
I do have plans to review some 14500 lights, but nothing very soon. I'm not super fond of lights in that size, so I'm going to review just the few that really stand out for me
Great review! I’ve ordered one
Thank you for the excellent high quality videos. Curious about your opinion. If you're by chance familiar with it, which would you prefer, the TS21, or the Imalent LD70?
I would definitely go for the TS21, the LD70 performs better but has too many design flaws and is too expensive for the quality that you're getting. Also if you want an XHP70.2 light, the Wurkkos TS22 is better comparison to the LD70.
Sold and subscribed! Thanks!
Your videos look great and are well produced and chalk full of info! Thanks. Are you shooting on a BMPCC?? I spied some cinema glass in one of the shots
Thanks! I'm shooting with the Pocket 4K, it's a joy to work with
From reading Budget Light Forum, it sounds like the Anduril 2 version comes with the Simple UI at least available, if not enabled by default (not sure). That should mostly address the complexity for anyone who wants a solid light but not all of Anduril's features.
Thanks to this review, I should find out soon as I plan to get a TS21 for a non-flashlight-enthusiast family member, calibrating it and putting it in Simple mode before handing it over. Fingers crossed.
Let me know how it goes! I'm still too afraid to gift an Anduril light to most people
@@LuxWad I've finally gotten the light - ordered Nov 3rd, arrived Nov 30th. Haven't yet given it to the family member, but I did get things set up - and I'd have been happy enough giving the light directly since it shipped in Anduril 2's simple mode.
More details on your Budget Light Forum post "REVIEW: Wurkkos TS21 (SST 4000K ...Anduril 1) - An Excellent Budget Enthusiast Light" (attempting to link resulted in this comment getting auto-deleted, thanks RUclips).
Thanks for the great video. I found it with the late link in your Xtar VC4 review, which straight on answered a question that confounded me before I ordered the VC4, namely are there significantly different versions? You made it clear that there are not! Wish I'd seen that earlier, would have saved me some trouble. Your review of this Wurkkos flashlight spoke to my thinking that I'd like to get ahold of a flashlight that brings me to new territory. I've bought dozens of LED flashlights over the last dozen or more years but they're all rudimentary and cheap. I always have an EDC in my pocket, invariably a single cell AAA. Whether or not I would use the TS21 as an EDC I don't know. I ordered it yesterday because your video convinced me that it certainly is a reasonable step into high capacity bright advanced li-ion flashlights.
I have an issue I hope to get some help on. You did mention that Wurkkos is offering the TS21 with either Anduril 1.0 or 2.0. I figure 2.0 is the smarter option for me, it's kind of a guess, but having to make a choice, one would suppose that the later release is on balance superior all in all. Could be wrong there as pertains to me, I don't know. Now, I ordered the TS21 yesterday and then realized that it was the version 1.0 Anduril. I rewatched your video and saw a link to the TS21 at Wurkkos, followed it and saw that was for the version 2.0. I ordered that and tried to cancel my first order. I didn't see a way to do that but saw what I took to be a means of messaging concerning my orders and I left message(s) to the effect that I wanted version 2.0 and wanted to cancel my order for version 1.0. I don't know where Wurkkos are, the date displayed in my order was for the next day, i.e. Nov. 21, but I ordered on Nov. 20. I figure this suggests they are somewhere on the planet where it WAS Nov. 21, maybe China? I hope their English is good enough where they can understand my messages. What do you make of my predicament? TIA for suggestions. BTW, subscribed!
I'm glad the videos were able to help out!
It's been a couple days since you commetned so hopefully this is still helpful. Anduril 1 and 2 are actually pretty similar, with A2 having more improvements that add more customizability. I think 2 is better for new users, as the old "Muggle Mode" is replaced with "Simple UI" which is basically a simplified version of the interface which is easier to use, and does not have turbo for safety. It's important to remember that Anduril 2 is designed to ship in Simple UI by default, so you will have to set it to Advanced UI with 10H from off to get all the features and the full turbo output.
Apparently, the Anduril 2 verison of the TS21 has some strange behaviour with the aux light in the switch, where it shows two different colors and doesn't quite respond to the UI like it should. I don't have it though to confirm this issue.
Whether you get V1 or V2 won't make a big difference for functionality, they're still the same light. If you can get the V2 I think it's better. Either way, make sure to read through the manual as it can be a bit complex, especially in the updated version.
Wurkkos is in China, if you have issues contacting them you can also try reaching out to their reps on Facebook, where they are good at communicating. Hopefully if works out for you!
@@LuxWad Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking if I wind up with both of my orders, ver. 1 and ver. 2, I'll probably keep one in the car as a safety thing. It's an idea. Not like it's expensive!
I'm curious about the anomaly you report with version 2. The strange behavior with the aux light in the switch. Is that a persistent issue, is it a problem, is there a workaround?
Haha yeah it's cheap enough that having multiples can't hurt. I don't know if there's a fix for the switch light, it seems to be hard-wired and not dependent on the firmware, but again I haven't used it. Wurkkos has acknowledged it online, so I hope it's been fixed by now.
I almost have to wonder if the pill isn’t well sinked into the body on this light. Even going to 60c ceiling, it can only sustain about 300 lumens. My TS10 will sustain about 300 lumens when set to 45c. And it’s tiny. But has a good thermal path to the body
i'm loving your videos! So the 3.5k lumens are only for the 6500K version? Also, do you happen to know if the amazon provided link sells the newer version, or if it is still a gamble?
Yeah 6500K should put out 3,500 lumens, the 5000K will probably be close as well. I believe the Amazon link is for the older version, but I don't know for sure
@@LuxWad Thank you for the info!
Very nice video man!
I want to adjust the temperature for the ATR's cutting, causing the light to drop more slowly than before. For example, from cutting at 45, adjust it to 55 degrees. If you want to adjust Anduril ui, how do you do it?
It's best to look up an Anduril tutorial. You need to know if you have Anduril 1 or 2.
In general, three presses from off will get you into the battery check and utility blinky modes. Double-press to cycle until you get to the temperature readout, then 7H to adjust the thermal limit. Each press from there will add one degree Celsius above 30C, with a limit of 70C. When you've got it set where you want, just wait a second and it will adjust.
@@LuxWad🙏🙏🙏 Thank you very much
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I wonder what Wurkkos were thinking, sending you an old version for review. Seems like a really odd decision.
Maybe they were just trying to get rid of them 😂
I wish they had sent the updated light, it wasn't officially released until shortly after they sent this one and they didn't inform me about it beforehand :/
I assume no significant changes were made aside from the firmware and charging/powerbank feature, so hopefully the review is still relevant
@@LuxWad At the moment Wurkkos has it for ~$30 with battery there are -20% Cupons on the product page every two weeks. So a retest is cheap
I also wonder why your Lumens for the runtime charts read so low, only 300lm. Do you test without cooling via a fan??? That would account for cooling by your hand.
Great job on your vids, beautiful shots. Are you on any of the flashlight forums?
I hang around BLF and Reddit
Awesome review, got mine from Aliexpress recently. Sorry if it's a silly question - trying to turn off the light that's under the button by clicking 7 times, but no success - only got to a dim orange light. Will this drain the battery?
I just received mine. Coming from a SC31 Sofirn light, I was disappointed with its light temperature and color. I ordered the 5000k version. In high and turbo mode the light is an expected, but the lower the brightness the more green the light gets.
Anything below 50% brightness is unusable. My SC32 does the job flawlessly.
6:20 what were you saying about the noise levels? that went over my head. im new to this
The light uses PWM (fast one-off cycles) to regulate the output, which causes a whine. It's loudest on the high level, where Turbo settles after step-down.
If you can't hear it on the video, it probably won't bother you, since it's very high-pitched and won't be audible to everyone.
@@LuxWad ah ok *pretends to understand* hahaha jk. Yeah, makes better sense now. btw, ok i like this light but like you said this light is a bit complicated for noobs, and might be a no no for someone like me. Do you have a recommendation for a easy to use rechargeable flashlight, mainly for around the house work, huge backyard, walking through catwalks, etc. im going thru your playlists but still many to choose from :/
The FC11 is my top recommendation for a simple & cheap light for general use. The FC12 is also excellent, it's a bit throwier and has great performance.
If you need more more dedicated, powerful light, I highly recommend the Thrunite TC20, it's very good in many areas.
@@LuxWad I ended up purchasing the Thrunite TC20. When I'm doing something in closer proximity, sometimes I wish it was a bit flood-ier, but overall I'm really happy with it! :) You're my go to man for flashlight advice, so I gotta ask if you have any recommendations for a rechargeable headlamp?
Minor note: 1 thing about the TC20 is... if you're using it on the medium setting and have not either (1) just turned it on or (2) have not just changed modes, it will go to low instead of high if you cycle through the modes.
@@ufchistorian13 For headlamps, I'll be reviewing the Wizard C2 Pro pretty soon, which is really excellent, especially the Nichia version. Though I haven't tried it yet, the Skilhunt H04RC is considered one of the best headlamps as well
Hey LuxWad, any chance you would review the IF25A?
Probably not, unless I get more requests for it. I would like to take a look at the tint-ramping version though
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Hello there. A really nice review, that showed a lot of thought and work went into it. I wonder if you could help me? As in how do I determine what revision I have. I bought my TS21 in champagne a few months ago. I do not have the original box or paperwork. I do still have the manual. Any help would be very much appreciated.
The good news is that the older version was only black - your champagne version should be the newer iteration. I also believe the newer one has an orange LED in the button
I really like how the warm tint looks when you point at the house, the flowers, the trees & bushes... It's just the perfect warm, not too much that you can't see a s**t, not too less to be just neutral tint.
But man, your video confuse me. It looks like sunset light as you said in the video. But then, when I watch the few other rewiews of the same flashlight at 4000K, there's almost no difference with 5000K.
Could you tell me why? Thanks!
It's probably because other reviewers have their camera set to a different white balance. I always film my beam shots at 5600k - meaning my camera sees that CCT as pure white. Often other reviewers use different camera settings, and if they are using auto white balance then the camera will mostly eliminate the difference between two lights.
It's also worth noting that the extra green produced by the SST20s makes it look warmer, while a 4000K light with a pink tint tends to look a bit cooler despite being the same temperature.
Hope you could get to review the Sofirn IF25a with the same emitter
Sometimes your image quality is so high that i have to reflect whether i might have begun using again.
Visually intoxy!
Hey, I'm looking for a flashlight for about ~$30, is this the best one in that price range? It's my first flashlight that costs more than 5 bucks. I don't care about size or how difficult the UI is for beginners, I'm willing to learn. I'm mostly looking for the best performance, what would you recommend?
This is probably my favorite in this price range, it's very good, but if you're looking for performance the Sofirn SP35 might be a better option. Less output but better regulation and efficiency.
@@LuxWad Sounds good, I saw a couple others recommending it too. Thanks for replying 👍
I know it's already been done by other channels but would it possible for you to do a video on the D18?
Eventually I will get to it
Hmmm seems like a corner or two was cut to keep cost down but I'd say cut in the right spots. Removable battery?
Yes the battery is removable
That music panning at 10:00 though
what color temp are you showing off in this video, it seems very warm. 4000k ??
Yes, 4000K
@@LuxWad thanks, i just ordered a 5000k thanks for your review! p.s. your amazon link dind't work.
@@SteveHartmanVideos Thanks for letting me know, I updated the link
How do you get them to sent you the flash light to review? How do you contact them?
Companies reach out to me using my channel email, some contact me over Facebook.
If you want to start doing reviews, do a few using lights you purchase and use then reach out to companies and ask for review samples, show them your existing reviews and they may send you something.
Hope you get more recognition brother and thanks for the reply. Your videos are awesome. Keep making them.
I just purchased this light and a few things are different.
1) It has flashing pads now.
2) It has 3A charge and discharge (power bank).
3) The button light is orange not green.
What I don't know is what type of LED it's using, the 219C or SST20. Do you know of a way to tell?
I ordered the 5000K and the box indicates as much but it's far too warm to be 5000K, also has a slight green tint.
If it's warmer and greenish it would be the SST20, which are also throwier than the 219C.
@@LuxWad it's not particularly throwy, more floody
@@Hankman23 different eyes, it's a common complaint
You obviously have a lot more experience with these type of lights than I do. I just got my Ts21. Only my second multi emitter light after my TS10. But you consider this thing to be more throwy than a quad like a d4v2 or ts25? How floody are those? I would say my TS21 is just as floody as my TS10 even though the optic is so much bigger. It almost looks like there is a hole in the center of the beam. There isn’t, but because the hotspot is so wide, and I am used to seem more central light.
Definitely throwier than those quads, the D4 lights are quite floody and require very high output to hit any appreciable distance, which makes them pretty good for a lot of EDC tasks but not great for the outdoors. The TS10 has decent throw for its size due to the small emitter surface area (smaller surface = tighter beam).
However, with most of these TIR lights, the spill area has very comparable flood, it's mostly the hotspot size that changes.
Ah ok thanks for the explanation. I can’t imagine anything floodier than this thing. I put a 60 degree optic in a convoy s2+ with sst-20 and it covered less width than this thing
How would you compare the throwiness of this optic compared to the D4S optic? With similar emitters of course
It's actually$27 USD in Canada now... Too good a deal to pass up on period. For anyone?!👍
Hi to all! Anyway Great review! But what’s the difference between these 2? Newbie in flashlights😑 planning to buy real soon.!
~Wurkkos TS21 New with Anduril
2.0 Nichia 219C 90CRI 5000K USB C and ~Wurkkos TS21 with Anduril 2.0
Triple SST20 By TIR Optics USB C 21700.. please help
The light is the same, the difference is the LEDs. The reviewed light has SST20s, the 219C version should be a bit brighter and less throwy.
@@LuxWad thank you and more videos to come
Could you please explain in layman’s terms what is the difference from 4000 model , 5000, model , lastly 6000 model is it anything that a normal person would notice. Even better what would be best for a guy that uses his flashlight for walking the dog and camping. But mostly just random stuff.
The difference is the color temperature, or how warm/cool the light is. The 6000K is bluish white like an overcast sky, the 4000K is like warm sunlight, and 5000K is in between. The 4000K is dimmer, but has better color rendering, meaning colors will be brighter and richer, while the other two make things look duller and more flat. The 5000K is also pretty greenish. I think the 4000K is the best option.
@@LuxWad thank you so much. I would never have figured that out. I really appreciate how fast you answered that to . Have a good one
In my orders at Wurkkos site yesterday I think the color temperature defaulted to 4000k. My investigations tell me that's the best choice for me. I didn't know before I ordered.
How many Celsius did you set on your flashlight temperature is it room temperature or lower like 1°C? Your step down is 60 right?
My lights are calibrated at room temperature, 21C. I set the limit to 60C for more sustained output
TS21 vs TS22 which one is better ? for EDC flashlight , go to the forest , use in house etc. Battery drain and temperature of TS21 same as TS22 ? , I've never seen runtime spec sheet of TS21 before , Thank you sir.
Depends on what you need, the TS22 has better performasnce,e more output and longer runtimes. It doesn't have Anduril though, but it's probably better for most people
@@LuxWad So sad that I heard about this , I order TS21- 6500k already because more compact , Thrower and fun UI but I worry about runtime and heat of TS21 I don't like TS22 because lower throw than TS21 😭
Lol don't worry about it, I prefer the TS21 myself, and I think you will love using it!
@@LuxWad I might use step 4/7 , 5/7 to saving runtime in general use , what do you think ? and Is 6500k more heat(battery drain than other kelvin) ?
You'll just have to experiment with it when you get the light to see what works best for you, I mostly use the middle level and Turbo.
6500K is going to be the same heat, but more lumens than the one I showed here because the cooler LEDS are more efficient.
from where iam the price is something like sofirn IF25A is 2usd(converted) more than ts21, but if25a has 4sst20(quad) in 4k or 5k flavors. what would you suggest between the 2?
The choice between the two lights is hard, I prefer the TS21 since it's thinner and easier to carry than the IF25A, and the newer versions uses Anduril 2 with powerbank functionality. However the Sofirn is brighter and sustains more output.
I always recommend the 4000K SST20 over the 5000K, which is really ugly and has bad color rendering. The 4000K is much nicer even if it's a bit dimmer
Would a colder LED with more lumens mean that the turbo will last shorter than the 30 seconds on the hi-CRI warm LED version?
It should be about the same with these SST20s, they get very hot in either low or high CRI variants. The high-CRI LEDS do produce a bit more heat, but the main reason for the drop in output is that they produce a wider range of colors, and thus less energy is used to produce a smaller range of light.... If that makes any sense
@@LuxWad Thanks!
Would the 6500 or the 5000k version be the one with the most output?
6500. They are very close though
@@LuxWad I decided to pick one up on the 11.11. sale. I didn't know which one to get so I took the 6500 k version because I don't have stronger lights. I hope it won't be too bad 😂
4000K, 5000K or 6500K?
Which do you prefer (rank them if u r inclined to) and why? Trying to decide which to get. CRI is supposed to be higher with 4000K, along with better tint? I'm kinda unfamiliar with this rating for the LED, so any insight that would help me make my choice is greatly appreciated!
I prefer warmer beams, so for me it's 4000K (great) > 5000K (okay) > 6500K (gross).
For the SST20s, 4000K are high-CRI (~98), meaning they will reproduce colors far more accurately. The other two are quite low-CRI (~65), meaning they have poor unrealistic color rendering. The 5000K are also notorious for being very greenish and ugly, and personally I think 6500K is way too cool and unpleasant to use.
However, the lower-CRI LEDs are more efficient and quite a bit brighter, so you may almost 1,000 lumens more output with those. I think the 4000K are bright enough so I would always go for those.
@@LuxWad Thanks for the reply LuxWad! Ur videos r top notch btw. Great job.
Do you mostly use the ts21 indoors or outdoors. Do you notice the off tint as much when outdoors?
I'm leaning towards the 5000k for the simple fact that it's the middle ground. I haven't seen the 3 options in person though, so its hard to judge if I prefer a warmer beam or not.(I think I prefer a neutral or colder beam) I'm ok with skipping 6500k cuz there seems to be more ppl saying it's off color. 5000k seems like a nice balance of brightness, efficiency and a shade of white I prefer. I really think I'd prefer the overall brightness and efficiency of the 5000k if the color isn't too bad. You say it's okay so hopefully I'm good with it once it arrives!
I mostly use the light outdoors, I prefer something even warmer for indoor use (~3000K). Your eyes naturally adjust to the tint so I don't personally out too much weight on that, but high -CRI lights are noticeably clearer outdoors.
I think you'd like the 5000K, it's a pretty good all-round option
Who manufacturers the battery?
Any performance testing of the battery conducted ?
I don't know who manufactures the battery, performance is decent but it doesn't deliver a super high current. Using something like a Samsung 40T will provide more output on Turbo
For posterity, I ordered one of these and mine came with flash pads for updating. I'm not sure if I could use the same programmer to flash update that I used on my TS 10 given the 3 pads on both the TS 10 and TS 21 are labeled differently though. Anyone know if it would need it's own flash update programmer or if it could use the same one the TS 10 uses?
Good to know there's pads now! You can use the same USBasp for all Anduril light reflashes but I don't know what pinout this light uses, if they're labelled different you will probably need a different adapter. Try asking around on budgetlightforum or r/flashlight, they'll be able to help you figure out what adapter is needed
Review the Brinyte HL16…I wanna hear ur thoughts
It's an interesting light, I may review it at some point
Someone apart from Hank needs to come out with an upgradeable flashlight, ideally via USB.
Fireflies currently uses the exact same pin layout Hank uses... Hopefully Wurkkos will begin to use it as well
how long will it take the battery to die while the button LED is set to blinking ??
It will take a very long time, the standby drain is negligible - it fluctuates, but is barely more than the low setting
This light is now listed at about $50. Do you think it is still a good bang for the buck or would you recommend the FC11 over this for a first time buyer?
Wurkkos.com still has it for $35, at $50 it's not great but still okay. I would recommend the FC11 for first-time buyers, I think it's more beginner friendly and a bit easier to EDC
Anyone can recommend a non diving flashlight that can maintain a high output for about 1-2 hours but doesn't get very hot? Thanks in advance!
Yeeeaaaah I’d prefer anduril 1
Lol, it's definitely still a great UI, I have no complaints with it
@@LuxWad wow fast reply. I think the Amazon link in description is wrong.
Oh thanks for letting me know, it's fixed now
Can you please tell me if anyone had this on the Anduril, does not go into strobe mode 1 and 2, only shows the battery charge. Normal light works fine. Resetting to factory settings does not help, could it be a marriage?
You have to press 3 times and hold on the last press to enter the strobe modes. From there, double-pressing will cycle through candle-beacon-strobe1-strobe2-lightning
@@LuxWad I have Anduril ver. 2 and i needed to switch to advanced mode by 10 clicks and hold last. Thank you!
Better than FC11?
Not really the same type of light, I would recommend the FC11 to most people unless they're interested in these types of enthusiast-focused lights
@@LuxWad Ahh yes thanks for that. I am not an enthusiast but was looking for something all purpose like the FC11 but with better endurance.
Yeah the TS21 isn't much better in that regard, for that you'll want to step up to something like and Olight or a Thrunite that has a batter driver
Well, flashing pins are one thing, but is there a Wurkkos/Sofirn Anduril 2 open source branch as a reference for a custom build.. ? (mostly hardware config related)
Ah, scrap that.. FET + 1 again.. Not interested.. I'd rather take the more basic Sofirn UI and the more efficient buck driver over any dream UI driving linear regulators.. I've enough of those already.. :|
Дорогой Друг!
Anduril второй версии пока только осваиваю на TS21.
И хотелось бы получить Ваш совет, как можно включить / настроить аналог Muggle режима на Anduril v2 (чтобы передать фонарик в безопасное пользование родителям).
Ваш подписчик и доброжелатель из Украины
Anduril 2 has Simple UI, which replaces Muggle mode. It is activated with 10 presses from off (10C)
@@LuxWad Благодарю за Ваше желание помочь.
Соглашусь с Вами - упрощённый режим способен снять опасность для неподготовленных пользователей, но только отчасти...
Максимальный потолок все же может быть включен двойным кликом (даже из заблокированного положения - пятью кликами).
Кроме как настройкой максимального потолка из продвинутого режима (7H из ON) других (более простых) способов не существует?
@@vitaliy108 No, there aren't really any other ways to make it safer. Setting the maximum ceiling level is best you can do. You can also untwist the tailcap a small amount to physically lock out the light while not in use.
@@LuxWad спасибо за разумные советы!
Нужно поинтересоваться у Wurkkos - вдруг остались складские запасы TS21 с Anduril v1 (с понятным Muggle mod)...
your making good videos but fk man the music is so repetitive and loud it takes away from everything
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Open source misses the point, i like Free Software 😊
I just got mine and I am very disappointed. Despite claiming 3500LM it is no brighter than my Olight Baton 3 at 1200LM. The operation is very confusing if you have never had a light like this. If anyone knows of a video that slowly explains the operation please post because the average person can't get much from the instructions.
Is yours the Anduril 2 with powerbank feature?
@@LuxWad This is what it says. Wurkkos New TS21 with Anduril 2.0 Triple SST20 By TIR Optics USB C Rechargeable 21700 LED Flashlight with Power bank function Magnet Tail
Abduril 2 comes in Simple UI by default, which prevents you from using the full output. When the light is off, press the button 10 times and hold on the last press, which will change it to Advanced Mode with access to all the features and capabilities
@@LuxWad Now I can ramp to 7 brightnesses and double click for what I assume is the turbo mode. I have a faint orange/red light when off. Thank you for helping me.
You're welcome, glad I could help
Сцука хоть один обзорщик покажет как на этом фонарике работает зум. Плят уже несколько роликов просмотрел, ни один не показал, как будто зума в нем нет.
Hallo 4000-5000-6500 K
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