Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 847% 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$25.95Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
659 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
7555 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
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 size and lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
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
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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