Comparison Console
Nitecore MT06MD vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 573% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 573% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1751% 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$32Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
860 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 × AAA
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Medical professionals for pupil inspection and injury diagnosisEMTsClose-up detailed tasksHousehold chores requiring flood light in close quarters
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Common praise
High color rendering index (CRI >90) for accurate color representationLightweight and compact form factorGood runtime of up to 35 hoursDurable aerospace grade aluminum alloy body with quality anodizingTurns on in low mode by default to avoid flashing patientsSuitable for alcohol sterilizationStable and consistent output with efficient circuitry
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
No mode memory, always starts in low modeThreads are thin which could affect durability long termNot rechargeable, requires AAA batteriesNot designed for tactical or high-impact use
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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