Comparison Console
Nitecore NU31 vs ThruNite TH01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14600% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
67 mm (2.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
5800 cdHighest candela
4935 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Highest
140.5 m (461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
CampingHousehold useEDCHeadlamp tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and compact at 95.5gVersatile lighting modes including white, red, and high CRI auxiliary white lightLong battery runtime up to 147 hoursGood waterproof rating (IP66) and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C fast charging with short recharge timeSimple dual-button interface for easy operationReflective headband for safety
Good build quality and anodized aluminum constructionNeutral white or cool white LED optionsWide beam angle with large hotspot and good spillStraightforward and simple UIGood thermal management and regulated brightnessLow voltage protection with indicatorIncluded quality accessories such as headstrap and charging cable
Common complaints
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
Micro USB port recessed, causing poor connection with standard cablesTurbo mode runtime is short (around 5 minutes before stepdown)Charging current is conservative, leading to longer charge times
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