Comparison Console
Nitecore P20i vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1410% 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$116Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High brightness suitable for tactical and outdoor useDual white and UV light for detection and inspectionRechargeable with USB-C and included 21700 batteryCompact yet robust build with aircraft-grade aluminumGood impact resistance and waterproof rating
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
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online