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Nitecore P12 vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12900% 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$95Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
28900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
355 m (1165 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Actual output lower than advertised on single 18650Side switch can be hard to activateDoes not tailstand without modificationPWM is noticeable on some modesClip can be difficult to installSome users find the dual switch inconvenient
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