Comparison Console
Fenix BC30 V2.0 vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1887% 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$93.03Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
154 g (5.43 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
16200 cd
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 4 x CR123A batteries
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
All-metal housing, aluminum A6061-T6
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Mountain cyclingBicycle useHelmet mounting
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Bright max output at 2200 lumensWireless remote control switchSolid all-metal housing with good heat dissipationQuick-release bicycle mount for stable fixationReplaceable rechargeable batteriesCompatible with helmet mountGood battery life with up to 50 hours on eco mode
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Battery and charger not included with original retail packagePrice considered somewhat expensive by some usersRequires appropriate rubber padding to mount securely to different bike handlebar sizesNot intended as a general-purpose flashlight; optimized for bike use
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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