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Nitecore MH25 Pro vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25728% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
2676 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
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
Turbo mode runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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