Comparison Console
Nitecore P20iX vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX 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 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13807% 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$119.95Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2676 lmLowest output
Max candela
12200 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
221 m (725 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
21000 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Flood illuminationEveryday carryTactical and law enforcement useOutdoor, tactical, maritime applications
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High brightness output and excellent flood illuminationLong runtime at various brightness levelsDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly interface with multiple modes and quick strobe accessIncluded high-capacity 21700 battery and USB-C charging
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
Slightly longer length may not suit shallow pockets for compact EDC use
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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