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Nitecore NU31 vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% 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 Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 219% 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 Thrower stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 219% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% 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$50Most expensive
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1755 lmHighest output
Max candela
5800 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
18650
Charging type
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
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
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
Common complaints
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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