ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 266% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 850% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lowest output
Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 266% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 850% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest throw
Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest throw
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 1% 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.
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Use
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 Size And Lightweight Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Common complaints
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users