Head-to-Head Comparison

MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA vs Wurkkos TS23

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Winner by Profile

Spec
Beam Pattern
Price & Scores2
Price$15$40
MSRP$20$40
Output & Beam7
Max Lumens84 lm5,000 lm
Sustained Lumens60 lm1,500 lm
Peak Candela58,000 cd
Beam Distance482 m
Beam Patternhybridthrow
IP RatingIPX4IP68
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.5 m
Runtime1
Runtime (High)120 min
Physical5
Weight170 g
Length168 mm145 mm
Head Diameter23.0 mm36.0 mm
Body Diameter16.0 mm26.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
Battery & Charging6
Battery TypeAA21700
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
Features7
Switch Typetwistside
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
Checklist9
Impact Resistant
Waterproof
USB-C Rechargeable
Battery Replaceable
Strobe Mode
Memory Mode
Lockout
Magnetic Tailcap
Pocket Clip
Category Scores5
Tactical Score74.284.9
EDC Score86.788.4
Value Score100.092.0
Throw Score78.285.9
Flood Score83.290.2
Amazon3
Amazon Reviews4,293312
Amazon Rating4.74.5
Release Year2,0102,024

Our Verdict

The MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA takes the edge with a stronger value profile (100.0 vs 92.0). It's the better pick for value use. The Wurkkos TS23 may still be worth considering for value applications.

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