Wowtac W1 vs Wurkkos TS22

87 facts in comparison

Based on 593 Reddit opinions. Close race—Wowtac W1 edges ahead.

593 opinions
Wowtac W1 leads by 1pts
Reddit's Pick
Wowtac W1
92%
A
Based on
1,216 Redditors
Winner

Wowtac W1

236 opinions

tldr; Note: Often confused with Osram W1 emitter. Wowtac brand headlamp with magnetic charging. Mixed reliability reports.

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Wurkkos TS22
91%
A
Based on
1,332 Redditors

Wurkkos TS22

~$45.99
357 opinions

tldr; XHP70.2 flood king or SFT70 throw version. Anduril 2, USB-C, 21700. Solid all-arounder under $40.

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Brightness & ThrowEmitter & TintRuntime & BatteryBuild QualityUser Interface
☀️BRI
EMI
⏱️RUN
🔧BUI
USE
21
Points
27
Points

Score by Category

Brightness & Throw
20%27%
Emitter & Tint
18%25%
Runtime & Battery
21%25%
Build Quality
21%28%
User Interface
22%24%

Why is Wurkkos TS22 better than Wowtac W1?

  • Better brightness (27% vs 20%)
  • Better build quality (28% vs 21%)
  • Better value (32% vs 21%)
  • Better emitter (25% vs 18%)
  • XHP70.2 or SFT70 options
  • Anduril 2 UI
  • USB-C charging
Based on 2,548 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Wowtac W1

Winning by 1 points (92% vs 91%)

Brand often confused with emitter
Magnetic charging
Rechargeable
High confidence (2,548 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 2,548 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Wowtac W1
9.2/10
1,216 mentions
Wurkkos TS22
9.1/10
1,332 mentions
RUNTIME
Wowtac W12.1/10
Wurkkos TS222.5/10
UI
Wowtac W12.2/10
Wurkkos TS222.4/10
BRIGHTNESS
Wowtac W12.0/10
Wurkkos TS222.7/10
BUILD QUALITY
Wowtac W12.1/10
Wurkkos TS222.8/10
VALUE
Wowtac W12.1/10
Wurkkos TS223.2/10
EMITTER
Wowtac W11.8/10
Wurkkos TS222.5/10
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Head to Head

Head to Head

Wowtac W1: 0|Wurkkos TS22: 5
RuntimeWurkkos TS22
Wowtac W121%
Wurkkos TS2225%
Ui
Wowtac W122%
Wurkkos TS2224%
BrightnessWurkkos TS22
Wowtac W120%
Wurkkos TS2227%
Build QualityWurkkos TS22
Wowtac W121%
Wurkkos TS2228%
ValueWurkkos TS22
Wowtac W121%
Wurkkos TS2232%
EmitterWurkkos TS22
Wowtac W118%
Wurkkos TS2225%
Wowtac W192%
Wurkkos TS2291%
Close race - Wowtac W1 edges ahead by 1 points

Key Specs

SpecWowtac W1Wurkkos TS22
Brand
Wurkkos
Manufacturer
Wurkkos
Color
70.3 HI 5000K
Weight
0.2 pounds
Height
1.181102361 inches

Key Highlights

Wowtac W1
⚠️ Brand often confused with emitter
🧲 Magnetic charging
🔋 Rechargeable
💰 Budget option
Wurkkos TS22Winner
💡 XHP70.2 or SFT70 options
⚙️ Anduril 2 UI
🔋 USB-C charging
💰 Under $40

Topic Battles

Wowtac W1: 0|Tied: 1|Wurkkos TS22: 4
☀️Brightness & Throw
Wurkkos TS22 wins
Wowtac W1
20%
Wurkkos TS22
27%
Emitter & Tint
Wurkkos TS22 wins
Wowtac W1
18%
Wurkkos TS22
25%
⏱️Runtime & Battery
Wurkkos TS22 wins
Wowtac W1
21%
Wurkkos TS22
25%
🔧Build Quality
Wurkkos TS22 wins
Wowtac W1
21%
Wurkkos TS22
28%
User Interface
Wowtac W1
22%
Wurkkos TS22
24%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Wowtac W1

Best Praise
+83 pts
(Please upvote so that this text, which should originally be shown with the pictures together (but no, reddit sucks), gets shown on top): To finally eliminate all the guesswork how each emitter looks and throws, I got all the options in the Convoy T6 for comparison. * 6500K [SFT-40](https://budgetlightforum.com/t/led-test-review-luminus-sft-40-3000-6500-k-warm-white-thrower-led-with-good-tint-and-perfect-light/220791) * 6500K [SFT-25R](https://budgetlightforum.com/t/led-test-review-luminus-sft-25r-6500-k-70-cri-good-thrower-led-in-3535-standard-footprint/225143/1) * 6500K [SFT-12R](https://budgetlightforum.com/t/led-test-review-luminus-sft-12-f4-bc-6500-k-typ-70-cri/222962) * 6500K [CSLNM1.TG](https://budgetlightforum.com/t/led-test-review-osram-ostar-kw-cslnm1-tg-kw-cslpm1-tg-6500-k-typ-65-cri/72144) (Osram W1) * 5700K [519A](https://budgetlightforum.com/t/led-test-review-nichia-nvsw519a-sm503-r9080-519a-v1-test-finally-here-good-tint-and-beam-quality/223258) I'll also get the [Wurkkos T12](https://wurkkos.com/products/wurkkos-ts12-mini-edc-flashlight) with both SFT-25R and N3535B to finally eliminate the guesswork what the differences are. (Will arrive in roughly one month). Unfortunately my phone camera *sucks!* Both at brightness and *especially* colors. No promises but ***if you want high-quality beamshots*** you could [recommend a good compact-camera here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/Cameras/comments/1iwykdr/which_compact_camera_for_lowlight_beamshots/) The only answer (singular) I received at r/Cameras so far was not particularly helpful 😐
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Wurkkos TS22

Best Praise
+41 pts
The price point alone pretty much means Sofirn, Wurkkos, or Convoy. The TS22 is well-loved for having great sustained lumens for a reasonable price, though I personally like the Convoy S21E (B35AM) and M21H (FC40) that also have a decent boost driver for good sustain and runtime while being a bit cheaper.
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📈Historical Price Data

Wurkkos TS22
$36$45$54$63Mar '25Mar '25Mar '25Apr '25Jul '25Aug '25Nov '25Nov '25Dec '25Feb '26Low: $38.24Current: $45.99
Wurkkos TS22
All-time low: $38.24(2025-11)
$10 below 90-day avg

Which is Better?

Too Close to Call

Both products have nearly identical approval ratings (92% vs 91%). Choose based on your specific needs and preferences.

Why Wowtac W1
  • ⚠️ Brand often confused with emitter
  • 🧲 Magnetic charging
  • 🔋 Rechargeable
Why Wurkkos TS22
  • Better Value for Money (32% vs 21%)

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

18%Positive
Positive
18%
Neutral
81%
Negative
1%
Based on 1,207 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

25%Positive
Positive
25%
Neutral
73%
Negative
2%
Based on 1,328 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Wowtac W1 or Wurkkos TS22?
Based on 2,548 Reddit comments, Wowtac W1 has a slight edge with 92% positive sentiment vs Wurkkos TS22's 91%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Wowtac W1 or Wurkkos TS22?
Both have similar approval ratings (92% vs 91%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Wowtac W1?
Reddit users highlight: Brand often confused with emitter. Magnetic charging. Rechargeable. With 1,216 mentions and 92% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Wurkkos TS22?
Reddit users highlight: XHP70.2 or SFT70 options. Anduril 2 UI. USB-C charging. With 1,332 mentions and 91% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 2,548 Reddit comments: 1,216 about Wowtac W1 and 1,332 about Wurkkos TS22. Data was sourced from Flashlights community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

593 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 3/8/2026