Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 833% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 833% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 47% 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$39.9
Unknown
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Compact and light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Short runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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