Wurkkos TS10 SG Flashlight Review

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight uses a single Luminus SFT25R emitter and RGB secondary LEDs. It has a familiar user interface! Check out this seasonal colorway!

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Official Specs and Features

Here’s a link to the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight product page.

Versions

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is available in three body colors: Black, Blue, and “Red and Snowflakes” (seen here). Only one emitter option is available now and the package is available with or without the 14500 cell.

Price

All versions of the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight sell for $21.99! The 900mAh 14500 cell seen in this test report adds just $2, so I recommend grabbing at least one of those as well.

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What’s Included

• Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight
• Wurkkos 900mAh 14500 (optional)
• Pocket clip
• Lanyard
• Spare o-rings (2)
• Manual etc

Package and Manual

Build Quality and Disassembly

As far as build quality and design go, the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is just like other TS10 flashlights I’ve tested. And I’ve tested quite a few! Most recently, it was this Titanium V2 TS10. The big difference with this Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is the “SG” in the name. That indicates this is a single-emitter light!

Second to the emitter difference is the red and snowflake body – very Christmasy! I enjoy seasonal products, and this is no exception. The Snowflake design is great!

Since the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight uses a tail e-switch, there’s an inner sleeve on the cell tube. That can be seen below (the black bit). The threads are unanodized and square-cut, but fairly small.

Only the tail end has a spring; the head has only a button. I didn’t remove the tailcap or bezel.

Size and Comps

Dimension: 72.3 mm (length) × 21mm (head diameter) and 34g (without battery)

Notably, that’s around 0.8mm longer than the (triple) TS10.

If the flashlight will headstand, I’ll show it here (usually the third photo). If the flashlight will tailstand, I’ll also show that (usually in the fourth photo).

Here’s the test light with the venerable Convoy S2+. The version below is a custom laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full post on an engraved orange host right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to buy your Convoy S2+ now!

Also above is the light beside a TorchLAB BOSS 35, an 18350 light. I reviewed the aluminum version of that light in both 35 and 70 formats. I also reviewed that specific edition, the “Oveready BOSS FT Collector Vintage Brass” 35. I love it!

Retention and Carry

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight uses a two-way pocket clip.

It’s a friction-fit clip (unlike what’s used on the FWAA, which is a collar-style clip.)

This clip has a couple of options for lanyard attachment, including a hole in the shoulder and a long slit down the side.

Power and Runtime

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is powered by a single lithium-ion cell. The size is 14500. Again, the optional cell adds only $2, so you really have to add that – it would be practically irresponsible to skip it! This light does not support 1.5V cells!

Put the cell in the normal way – positive toward the head.

Here are a number of runtimes. Output is fantastic, briefly. The light starts at around 1290 lumens for a few seconds, then drifts downward fairly quickly. These are fairly standard Anduril runtimes. Usage is probably most fantastic at around level E5, which is around 330 lumens. At that point, you’ll get a reasonable duration.

Modes and Currents

Mode	Mode Claimed Output (lm)	Claimed Runtime	Measured Lumens
H8	1650	1.5h	1290 (0s) 825 (30s)
G7	1100	1.7h	928 (0s) 834 (30s)
F6	750	2h	602 (0s) 566 (30s)
E5	430	2.5h	344 (0s) 337 (30s)
D4	185	2.8h	144
C3	50	8h	43
B2	10	41h	10
A1	1	192h	1

Pulse Width Modulation

These are the eight stepped modes. PWM is very slow in the lowest mode.

Here you can see a “baseline” – a chart with almost no light hitting the sensor.

Then there’s the Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight, which has some of the worst PWM I’ve seen. It’s so bad that I used a post about it to explain PWM! Here are multiple timescales (10ms, 5ms, 2ms, 1ms, 0.5ms, 0.2ms) to make comparing this “worst” PWM light to the test light easier. That post also explains why I didn’t test the WF-602C at the usual 50us scale.

User Interface and Operation

There’s a single switch for interacting with the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight. It’s an e-switch, with a big button.

This button has a nice texture and a great action. It’s sort of a “ripple” switch cover (design). Neat, I like it. The action is very low.

Andúril2 is great, and I think it’s an improvement over the first iteration(s). There are some things some users might not love about it, but I think overall it’s much more approachable. I will note, though, that the nomenclature might be a bit confusing – the light (all lights with Andúril2) ships in Simple UI. This is not Muggle Mode. You may think “well, duh,” and by now you’ve already seen the blistering runtime on turbo of Simple, so you get it. But just be aware, don’t hand this light to the uninitiate,d thinking they won’t set their hand on fire while using Simple UI. Here is where I’d tell you how to switch to Muggle mode. There is no Muggle mode.

Here’s a user interface table! This table is directly from ToyKeeper’s Andúril2 manual, which you can view here:

http://toykeeper.net/torches/fsm/anduril2/anduril-manual.txt

I am putting this in a table here with ToyKeeper’s permission. Thanks, TK! This is so much better than me writing it because it’s more reliable, and I completely trust its accuracy (at least, if I can paste it accurately). I’m breaking it up a little differently than ToyKeeper did, though I certainly understand why it was done another way originally.

First is the table for either user interface. These actions work whether you’re in Simple or Advanced UI.

State	Action	Result
Off	1C	On (ramp mode, memorized level)
Off	1H	On (ramp mode, floor level)
Off	2C	On (ramp mode, ceiling level)
Off	3C	Battcheck mode
Off	4C	Lockout mode
Off	13H	Factory reset (on some lights)
Off	15+C	Version check
Ramp	1C	Off
Ramp	1H	Ramp (up, with reversing)
Ramp	2H	Ramp (down)
Ramp	3H	Tint ramping (on some lights)
Ramp	3H	Momentary turbo (on lights without tint ramping)
Ramp	4C	Lockout mode
Lockout	1C/1H	Momentary moon (lowest floor)
Lockout	2C/2H	Momentary moon (highest floor, or manual mem level)
Lockout	4C	On (ramp mode, memorized level)
Lockout	4H	On (ramp mode, floor level)
Lockout	5C	On (ramp mode, ceiling level)
Batt check	1C	Off

A table for only Simple User Interface:

State	Action	Result
Off	2H	On (momentary ceiling level)
Off	10H	Disable Simple UI
Ramp	2C	Go to/from ceiling

A table for only Advanced (aka “Full”) User Interface:

State	Action	Result
Off	2H	On (momentary turbo)
Off	3H	Strobe mode (whichever was used last)
Off	5C	Momentary mode
Off	7C	Aux LEDs: Next pattern
Off	7H	Aux LEDs: Next color
Off	10C	Enable Simple UI
Off	10H	Simple user interface ramp config menu (1: floor, 2: ceiling, [3: steps])
Ramp	2C	Go to/from ceiling (or turbo if at ceil already)
Ramp	3C	Change ramp style (smooth / stepped)
Ramp	5C	Momentary mode
Ramp	5H	Sunset timer on, and add 5 minutes
Ramp	7H	Ramp config menu (1: floor, 2: ceiling, [3: steps])
Ramp	10C	Turn on manual memory and save current brightness
Ramp	10H	Manual memory config menu (1: off, 2: set timeout)
Lockout	7C	Aux LEDs: Next pattern
Lockout	7H	Aux LEDs: Next color
Lockout	10H	Auto-lock config menu (1: set timeout)
Strobe (any)	1C	Off
Strobe (any)	2C	Next strobe mode
Strobe (any)	3H	Tint ramping (on some lights)
Strobe (any)	5C	Momentary mode (using current strobe)
Candle	1H/2H	Brighter / dimmer
Candle	5H	Sunset timer on, add 5 minutes
Party strobe	1H/2H	Faster / slower
Tactical strobe	1H/2H	Faster / slower
Biking	1H/2H	Brighter / dimmer
Lightning	1H	Interrupt current flash or start new one
Batt check	2C	Next blinky mode (Temp check, Beacon, SOS)
Batt check	7H	Voltage config menu
Temp check	1C	Off
Temp check	2C	Next blinky mode (Beacon, SOS, Batt check)
Temp check	7H	Thermal config menu
Beacon	1C	Off
Beacon	1H	Configure beacon timing
Beacon	2C	Next blinky mode (SOS, Batt check, Temp check)
SOS	1C	Off
SOS	2C	Next blinky mode (Batt check, Temp check, Beacon)
Momentary	Any	On (until button is released)
Momentary	Disconnect power	Exit Momentary mode
Config menus	Hold	Skip current item with no changes
Config menus	Release	Configure current item
Number entry	Click	Add 1 to value for current item

LED and Beam

The emitter in this Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is a Luminus SFT25R. It’s just one – this is a single emitter light! It also features a textured TIR optic.

Behind the optic is also a set of three multi-color emitters. They have a range of colors, but it’s still a set mix. Below are a few examples. They are on the high secondary setting in these photos, but you can also set them to low or off, or “lightning.”

LED Color Report (CRI and CCT)

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is stated to be 6000K, and that’s the best-case. Even on the lowest mode (left, below), it’s over 6000K, and on Turbo (or H8), it’s reaching 6800K. CRI is low (to “very low”), but the Duv is generally ok. (By “o,k” I mean it’s not drastically positive or negative, and won’t appear too pink or too green.)

Beamshots

These beamshots always have the following settings: f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and manual 5000K exposure. These photos are taken at floor level, and the beam hits the ceiling around 9 feet away.

Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b version) (affiliate link)

I keep the test flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the right. These photos are taken around 18 inches from the door.

I compare everything to the KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348 because it’s inexpensive and has the best tint!

Summary and Conclusion

The Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight is a solid entry into the TS10 lineup. I like the single option, even though I would definitely prefer an emitter that is warmer and better CRI. I get it, though – the Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight seems more intended for throw, but the output is pretty solid, too. The Red and Snowflake colorway is fetching!

The Big Table

Wurkkos TS10 SG flashlight
Emitter:	Luminus SFT25R
Price in USD at publication time:	$21.99
Cell:	1×14500
Runtime Graphs
LVP?	Yes
Switch Type:	E-Switch
Quiescent Current (mA):	?
On-Board Charging?	No
Claimed Lumens (lm)	1650
Measured Lumens (at 30s)	825 (50% of claim)^
Candela per Lumen	13.9
Claimed Throw (m)	294
Candela (Calculated) in cd (at 30s)	321lux @ 5.506m = 9731cd
Throw (Calculated) (m)	197.3 (67.1% of claim)^
Claimed CCT	6000
Measured CCT Range (K)	6100-6800 Kelvin
Item provided for review by:	Wurkkos
All my Wurkkos reviews!

^ Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my hobby. I use hobbyist-level equipment for testing, including some I made myself. Try not to get buried in the details of manufacturer specifications versus measurements recorded here; A certain amount of difference (say, 10 or 15%) is perfectly reasonable.

What I like

• Single emitter TS10 (that it IS a single)
• Good beam shape
• Neat colorway (Red and Snowflake)
• Familiar user interface
• Cell adds only $2

What I don’t like

• High CCT
• Low CRI
• Quick stepdowns on high modes

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