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Nitecore EDC29 vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 683% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 683% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC29 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 113% 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$109.95Most expensive
US$99Cheapest
Weight
160 g (5.64 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
40230 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3660 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 2500 mAh Li-ion battery
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
USB-C charging port (cable included)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useSearch and rescuePersonal defenseSecurity patrolLaw enforcementEmergency lighting
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
Common praise
Extremely high maximum brightness output for its sizeVersatile beam modes including flood and spotlightQuick USB-C charging with built-in batteryDurable stainless steel and carbon fiber constructionUseful OLED display showing lumens, runtime, and battery statusDedicated turbo/strobe button and quick access modesEffective lockout switch to prevent accidental activationLong runtime on low modes
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Limited water resistance with IP54 rating (not fully waterproof)No true moonlight mode (lowest mode is 13-15 lumens)Output steps lack a very low moonlight-level modeRelatively heavy for a flat EDC lightOLED screen may be prone to scratchingRestrictive internal battery (not user replaceable)
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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