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Nitecore EC4GTS vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC4GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 192% 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$90Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)Heaviest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Lightest
Length
155 mm (6.10 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
39220 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
22800 minLongest runtime
7800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-Ion
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor campingWalking/hikingBug-Out Bag (BOB)
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
Common praise
High output with effective beam throwDurable build quality with quality materials and anodizingErgonomic design with good grip even in wet conditionsUseful UI with direct access to Turbo and Ultra-LowLong maximum runtime and efficient thermal regulation
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
No clip included for pocket carryRequires button top 18650 batteries for proper contact
Actual output lower than advertised on single 18650Side switch can be hard to activateDoes not tailstand without modificationPWM is noticeable on some modesClip can be difficult to installSome users find the dual switch inconvenient
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