Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% 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 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2681% 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$145.49Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
65200 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
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; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Intuitive no-nonsense user interface with rotary selector ringImpressive long throw and beam intensitySolid build quality with durable materialsIntegrated USB-C charging with included proprietary batteryTactical features such as strobe ready mode and lockout
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
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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