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Nitecore P16 TAC vs ThruNite TN36 Limited
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1000% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1000% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 567% 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$85Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
11000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
31140 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
353 m (1158 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
5400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
4x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
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 premium Type III Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
High lumen outputSearch and rescueCampingWalking the dogVehicle light
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
Very bright output with smooth flood beamSolid build quality with premium finishGood grip with knurled bodyIncluded holster and accessoriesMemory function for last modeTemperature control prevents overheating
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Not pocket friendly due to size and weightBatteries not charged internally (no onboard charging)
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