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Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10385% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
693 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Common praise
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Common complaints
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
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