Wurkkos sent the new HD17 headlamp into the channel for us to take a look at, and this thing is quite the little powerhouse.

This is not one of those tiny headlamps that barely gives you enough light to find your shoes in the dark. The Wurkkos HD17 has a maximum output of 2,500 lumens, a maximum beam throw of 220 meters, red light, floodlight, spotlight, USB-C charging, an 18650 battery, and a magnetic tail.

In other words, this sucker is bright.

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Wurkkos HD17 Overview

The Wurkkos HD17 is a high-output headlamp with multiple lighting options and a pretty serious amount of power.

According to the packaging, the HD17 has:

• Maximum output: 2,500 lumens
• Maximum beam throw: 220 meters / 722 feet
• Maximum red light output: 270 lumens
• Maximum runtime: 236 hours
• Maximum intensity: 12,150 candela
• Water resistance: IPX6
• Drop resistance: 1 meter / 3.3 feet
• Charging: USB Type-C
• Battery: 18650 lithium-ion, 3000 mAh
• Color temperature: 6500K
• LEDs: SST40

That is a lot of capability packed into one headlamp.

Wurkkos HD17:
https://amzn.to/4qNA382

Size and Weight

The Wurkkos HD17 measures approximately:

• Length: 3.7 inches / 94 mm
• Narrowest width: 1 inch / 25.4 mm
• Tail width: 1.4 inches / 35.6 mm
• Weight with battery: 4.58 ounces / 130 g

It is not the smallest headlamp out there, but considering the output and battery setup, the size makes sense.

What Comes in the Box?

Inside the box, Wurkkos includes:

• Wurkkos HD17 headlamp
• USB Type-C to USB Type-C charging cable
• User manual
• Extra O-rings
• Pocket clip
• Adjustable head strap
• 18650 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery

The pocket clip is a nice surprise. That is not something you always see included with a headlamp, and it gives the HD17 a little more flexibility.

Head Strap

The included strap goes around the head and over the head.

It is elastic, adjustable in multiple places, and includes Wurkkos branding. It also appears to have reflective material, which is a nice touch for visibility.

Body and Features

The HD17 includes several practical features on the body:

• USB-C charging port
• Charging / battery indicator
• Magnetic tail
• Mode selector dial
• Two main white LEDs
• Red LEDs
• Rotating headlamp body up to 180 degrees

The mode selector makes it easy to switch between red light, spotlight, and floodlight. That is one of the things I really like about this headlamp. You are not just cycling endlessly through everything with one button. You can physically select the type of light you want.

Battery

The HD17 uses a standard 18650 lithium-ion battery.

The included Wurkkos-branded battery is rated at 3000 mAh.

Inside the battery tube, there is a spring at the cap and another spring deeper inside the light.

Red Light Mode

The HD17 has a red light mode with three stepped brightness levels:

• Low
• Medium
• High, 270 lumens

The red light can also ramp up and down.

A double tap activates a flashing red beacon mode. It is not a true SOS pattern or standard strobe. It behaves more like a beacon.

Spotlight Mode

The spotlight mode gives you a more focused beam.

The stepped spotlight outputs mentioned in the video include:

• Eco: 5 lumens
• Low: 75 lumens
• Medium: 360 lumens
• High: 1,030 lumens, then steps down after 9 minutes to 620 lumens for an additional 1 hour and 39 minutes
• Turbo: 1,650 lumens for 3 minutes, then steps down to 600 lumens for an additional 2 hours
• Double turbo: 2,500 lumens

The double turbo mode uses both main lights and gives you the full 2,500 lumen output.

Floodlight Mode

The floodlight mode gives you a wider beam for area lighting.

The stepped flood outputs mentioned in the video include:

• Eco: 5 lumens
• Low: 75 lumens
• Medium: 360 lumens
• High: 1,080 lumens, then steps down after 9 minutes to 650 lumens for an additional 1 hour and 36 minutes
• Turbo: 1,650 lumens for 3 minutes, then steps down to 600 lumens for an additional 1 hour and 42 minutes
• Double turbo: 2,500 lumens

Again, double turbo is extremely bright.

One thing to keep in mind is that this light does get warm when you are using those higher outputs, so be cautious with extended turbo use.

Outdoor Beam Shots

At the end of the video, there are outdoor beam shots to show what the HD17 can do in real-world use.

They are not meant to be perfectly scientific beam shots, but they give a practical look at how the headlamp performs outside.

Where to Buy

Wurkkos HD17:
https://amzn.to/4qNA382

Affiliate Disclosure

Wurkkos sent the HD17 into the channel for this video.

Some links in this post are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through those links, at no extra cost to you.

Final Thoughts

The Wurkkos HD17 is a very capable and very powerful headlamp.

With 2,500 lumens, floodlight, spotlight, red light, USB-C charging, a magnetic tail, an 18650 battery, and a rotating body, this headlamp offers a lot of function for outdoor use, work use, emergency kits, hiking, camping, or general gear setups.

It is bright, flexible, and packed with useful features.

Just be aware that with this much output, especially in turbo and double turbo modes, it can get warm.

Overall, this is an impressive headlamp from Wurkkos.

Outro Music

The music at the end of this video was created by me using Suno AI.

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Thanks for stopping by Surviving the Daily. Let me know what you think of the Wurkkos HD17.