Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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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