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Acebeam G10 vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam G10 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1357% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.9Most expensive
US$76Cheapest
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
68.3 mm (2.69 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion, compatible with CR123A
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII anodized A6061-T6 aluminum alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseRail Mounted ApplicationsUsers Needing Quick Attach/detach Without ToolsUse On Glock And Picatinny Rails
EDC Utility TasksInspection WorkMechanicsElectriciansHvac Professionals
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight DesignQuick Attach And Release Rail MountHigh Output And Long Throw For Its SizeAmbidextrous And Stealthy SwitchDurable Construction With High Ip Rating
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And LaserFlat And Pocketable DesignUSB C Charging With Battery Level IndicatorsStrong Magnetic Base And Two Way ClipGood Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
Short Maximum Runtime Of 70 MinutesLimited To Rail Mounted Use, Not A General HandheldLimited Information On Mode Spacing And User Interface
Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat SlowBattery Is Built In And Not User ReplaceableLight Heats Up Under Extended Turbo UseLow Cri Cool White Tint
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