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Fenix LD20 vs ThruNite BSS W1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 137% 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.

Fenix LD20 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix LD20 — Length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Fenix LD20 — Max lumens: 180 lmFenix LD20 — Max runtime: 120 minThruNite BSS W1 — Weight: 51.5 g (1.82 oz)ThruNite BSS W1 — Length: 67 mm (2.64 in)ThruNite BSS W1 — Max lumens: 693 lmThruNite BSS W1 — Max runtime: 103 minWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$24
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
▣EDC For New Users▣Compact Small EDC Use▣Deep Pocket Carry
Common praise
✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Wide Range Of Brightness Levels✓Digitally Regulated Brightness✓Uses Common Aa Batteries✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof (IPX 8)
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip✓Affordable Price Point✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface
Common complaints
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users
⚠Short Turbo Runtime (1 Minute Before Stepdown)⚠Microusb Charging Instead Of USB C⚠No Lockout Mode Except Mechanical Twist⚠Green Tint On Lower Modes⚠LED Centering Not Perfect

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