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Nitecore NU40 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 232% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 232% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% 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$61Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
79.8 mm (3.14 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
2700 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 18650 Li-ion 2600mAh rechargeable
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 2A)
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC plastic rear housing with aluminum alloy front housing
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HikingTrail runningCampingCyclingMaintenanceOutdoor activities
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designHigh maximum output with uniform beamLong runtime especially on low modesUSB-C fast rechargeableDurable construction with good heat dissipationMultiple brightness levels and special modes including red light for night vision preservation
High maximum brightness outputUSB-C onboard charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable materialsVersatile modes including Firefly and SOSDual use as headlamp and right-angle EDC lightGood battery capacity and runtime
Common complaints
Runtime on highest output (Turbo) is limitedSome users may prefer longer beam distance for certain tasks
Turbo mode thermal step-down limiting extended maximum outputSome users observed actual lumen output slightly below ratedHeadband stretches over timeNo anti-slip pattern on head strap
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