Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs ThruNite TC20 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 229% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 229% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59900% 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$85Most expensive
US$75.95Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
242.5 g (8.55 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
118.1 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3294 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
30400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
348 m (1142 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
1x 26650
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
Aluminum with Type III Hard-Anodized black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
EDC useHikingCampingHuntingGeneral household and outdoor activities
Common praise
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
High maximum output of over 3,200 lumensSustains over 1,400 lumens for 1 hour 40 minutesGood build quality with premium anodized aluminum bodyUSB-C on-board charging with included cableNeutral tint with minimal color shiftSimple and easy to use interfaceFlat tailcap allows stable tailstandingComes with useful accessories such as holster, lanyard, spare o-rings and port covers
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Slightly chunky size due to 26650 batteryNo pocket clip includedLanyard attachment point has a slightly sharp edgeStepdown occurs a few minutes after turbo activationLimited UI modes and no ramping interface
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