Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20562% 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$70Cheapest
US$75.99Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
960 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
20900 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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