Wurkkos HD50 Review: All-in-one Headlamp + Flashlight!

[@rndll.]

I really wish this and the HD15R had constant current drivers.

[@ShouldaWaved]

Me too, ide buy one now

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Yes... A buck driver would be ideal. To offer it for this price though, there has to be a compromise somewhere. But good to see they did it with the TD01C. Maybe something for the future. Most wouldn't mind paying an extra $5.

[@rndll.]

@DarrenYeoYT Yes, I wanted this to replace my aging Nitecore HC90 but that's the last time I'm buying a poorly regulated headlamp. It got so hot during summers and the runtime was all over the place. I also have an old Skilhunt H03 but that doesn't have a red emitter and no type C charging. Why is it so hard to find a properly regulated headlamp with a good red emitter and that is not over engineered? I don't like carrying magnetic cables around so Skilhunt, Armytek and Olight are out. I don't like not having a usb C port so Zebralight and Emisar are out. Cyansky has the HS6R but I don't like the proprietary metal clip on the headband. Others either have a crappy red led or non at all and then there are those non-removable batteries. 🤷‍♂️

[@polymathematics5837]

Yes, I agree. I would pay more with a constant current unit and let Wurkkos know this too.

[@forgetmyname5166]

Constant current is dangerous, if it gets too hot the light will break or even worse catch fire.

[@user-wf4hc8sr8k]

Гарний огляд! Собі теж придбав такий ліхтар, задоволений ним повністю. Але не сказали ще про 2 режими: червоний маяк (потрійне натискання будь-якої кнопки) та у заблокованому режимі можна ввімкнути мунлайт на останному використаному світлодіоді (працює поки тримаєте кнопку). Звісно це не надважливі режими, але вони є, і можливо стануть комусь в нагоді. Доброї вдачі!✌️🙂 Вітання з України 🇺🇦

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thanks for sharing! The red beacon mode will be useful for me.

[@phan-1989]

โหมดสีแดง❤ มีประโยชค์ยังไง 🙏 thailand

[@user-wf4hc8sr8k]

@@phan-1989 я не рибалка, але кажуть що не злітається мошкара, як на біле світло. Так само може бути корисний для туристів. У військовій справі використовується для меншої помітності (кольоровий промінь майже не видно збоку, на відміну від білого).

[@phan-1989]

🙏👍🥰​@@user-wf4hc8sr8k

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I have that one, and it's my favorite headlamp. The 3 different emitters & the beam patterns they offer make this a perfect all-around headlamp. Yes, it weighs more than an 18650 or smaller size headlamp, but the headband does a good job and distributes the weight well. If you have ever worn a helmet 🪖 this is nothing. The only thing I think they could improve upon is the two switches system. Combine them into one switch. If they can't do that, make the two switches feel different to the touch, like maybe one larger or square instead of both round and near each other. Remember, you activate these things up on your head, by feel. Other than those minor improvements, I think it's a great headlamp. Also, because the tailcap is magnetic, you can attach another small flashlight to it for more close-up illumination. Most flashlights have a metal pocket clip that holds the light. It's not strong enough for jogging, but I don't do jogging,...walking, but not jogging 😅.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I like the buttons they used on the HD15/20 as they're less mushy and larger. Guess it was hard given the smaller size of this light. It's one of my fav headlamps too, I especially like the red LED.

[@FlashBro-r4w]

My Olight Perun 2 mini is perfect for jogging. I also do windsprints with it at night and the silicone strap that holds it in place is stout! 💯👌🏼😎

[@bjfire01]

I don't see why you need to feel different, because one button is on the right ones on the left. As soon as you're used to it, you should know right for power left for switch mode. I wish the turning on the light with the switch button went to the red mode...

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@bjfire01 that's true. After using the headlamp for a while, you get to know where the buttons are. It's a minor criticism of the headlamp because there isn't much to criticize about it. It's my favorite headlamp because I love the beam patterns & long runtimes.

[@scottsum1319]

Got it coupla mths back cos I bought into the most lumens per dollar as a pure headlamp atleast. Well made with good UI, decent throw & flood. Cons are its weight & mediore quality head strap. I use it exlusive as my winter nightwalks headlamp as a toque helps to alleviated some of the heaviness. For indoors & general use, I still much prefer the Wuben e7 as its almost the perfect headlight for lumens, weight & comfort. HD50 is alot of light for the money tho

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Yeah you're right... Bang for buck it puts out tons of lumens for very little. A regulated driver would be nice but I didn't expect it at this price.

[@ShouldaWaved]

Yes a I do the same, toque helps appreciate the weight on your head, I may get this one

[@bjfire01]

So do they meet their 4000 lumen claim? How close do they get? And how close after 30 seconds?

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Cant verify as I don't have a lumen tube. I'd say it gets close, or reaches it, especially with a good quality 21700 cell. But it's not going to last long, too hot on turbo. Might have to go check on BLF to see if anyone's done a detailed runtime test.

[@tyronewalker5764]

Both my Nitecore and OLighte have that notch cut into the battery tube. Thermal expansion I think.

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Thermal expansion?

[@tyronewalker5764]

Simple, metals expand when they get hot. When it come to headlamps, this maybe a theory. @@DarrenYeoYT

[@bjfire01]

​@@DarrenYeoYTmaybe he means thermal exchange, heat grill basically...

[@sah.alfa.suteh.]

Greetings, I want to ask. It arrived today. Can I charge it with an 18w charger? From Huawei MATE 20 Pro? I will be very grateful for the advice

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Yeah should be fine, the light will pull as many amps is necessary. Just keep an eye on how warm the light is while charging, if it gets super hot, take it off. The battery shouldn't exceed 50 Celcius.

[@sah.alfa.suteh.]

Thank you very much for the reply 😊 I will try it tonight 👌Let it be dark 👌😈All the best. Best regards from Slovakia

[@FlashLightDylan]

Right now I'm waiting on 4 flashlights in the post ts11 sc13 hd50 and ts30s😂

[@DarrenYeoYT]

TS30S pro? 😃 The HD50 is solid. Gets a bit hot on higher modes but great value. I like the red mode a lot.

[@FlashLightDylan]

@@DarrenYeoYT pro offcource

[@DarrenYeoYT]

Nice. Since I got that Convoy L8 and 3x21D, I haven't felt the urge to get other high powered throwers. The Wuben A1 looks insane though. @@FlashLightDylan

[@FlashLightDylan]

@@DarrenYeoYT the Wuben A1 price looks insane ye 🤣 and it got proprietary barrel charger 😩 ugh

[@DarrenYeoYT]

​@@FlashLightDylanive been pestering them over the last year for a review unit, no luck 😂 yeah most those large lights are like that. Maybe theyre worried of a short circut taking off someones hand or worse

[@kamilmierzejowski2029]

Does flashlight have PWM effect??

[@DarrenYeoYT]

I can't detect any in normal use.