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Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 260% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
18350
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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