Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Saber 2A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A 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 2A 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 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A 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.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
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 for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
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
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online