SureFire EDCL1-T vs Wurkkos TS21 size comparison

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The Wurkkos TS21 is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the SureFire EDCL1-T, and 0.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

SureFire EDCL1-T · 114.3 mmWurkkos TS21 · 113.4 mm

The Wurkkos TS21 is 0.9 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the SureFire EDCL1-T, and 0.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

SureFire EDCL1-T
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Wurkkos TS21
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Length114.3 mm (4.50 in)113.4 mm (4.46 in)−0.9 mm
Head / width28.6 mm (1.12 in)28 mm (1.10 in)−0.6 mm
Weight93.6 g with battery78 g without battery
BatteryCR123A21700
Max output500 lm3,500 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Price$215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
Sourcebatteryjunction.com sourced
Body diameter not listed
wurkkos.com sourced
Only head diameter listed

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EDCL1-T vs TS21: how they differ

Size and weight

The Wurkkos TS21 is the shorter light: 113.4 mm (4.46 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 0.9 mm (1%). At its widest point the Wurkkos TS21 is 0.6 mm slimmer (28 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery; Wurkkos TS21: 78 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Wurkkos TS21 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 600% more.

Battery

The SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Wurkkos TS21 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Wurkkos TS21 if you want more output (3,500 lm vs 500 lm). On the specs we track, the Wurkkos TS21 is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL1-T makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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EDCL1-T vs TS21 FAQ

Which is smaller, the SureFire EDCL1-T or the Wurkkos TS21?

The Wurkkos TS21 is the shorter light: 113.4 mm (4.46 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 0.9 mm (1%). At its widest point the Wurkkos TS21 is 0.6 mm slimmer (28 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDCL1-T: 93.6 g with battery; Wurkkos TS21: 78 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the SureFire EDCL1-T or the Wurkkos TS21?

The Wurkkos TS21 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the SureFire EDCL1-T, 600% more.

Do the SureFire EDCL1-T and Wurkkos TS21 use the same battery?

The SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Wurkkos TS21 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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