Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 vs ThruNite TC10 V3
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 126% 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$70Most expensive
US$66Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
960 lmLowest output
1050 lmHighest output
Max candela
20900 cdLowest candela
27232 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
31200 minShortest runtime
70560 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium ion
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
Micro USB charging port, 5V 1A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor activitiesBushcraftWeaponlight
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
Robust, heavy-duty aircraft grade aluminum bodyGood mode spacing and runtime without stepdownIncludes quality rechargeable 18650 battery and internal chargingIntense hotspot with tight beam and long throw (330 m)Convenient dual switch interface and battery indication
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
Heavyweight compared to smaller modelsRelatively large head sizeLimited impact resistance to 1 meter
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