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Nitecore NU45 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% 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$65Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
123 g (4.34 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
7426 cdHighest candela
7290 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
172 m (564 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5160 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 4000mAh 18650 Li-ion Battery
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C Fast Charging
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
PC material with aluminum alloy front housing
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingWorkHiking
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
Common praise
High brightness with multiple lighting modesLong runtime on low settingsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearDurable with high waterproof and impact resistance ratings
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
No explicit complaints in provided sources
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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