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
Cheapest
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
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.
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 Use▣Tool Kit Or Toolbox Light▣Users Needing Anti Roll Shape▣Users Wanting Waterproof Light
▣EDC Use▣Compact Portable Light▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
Common praise
✓Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)✓Anti Roll Pentagon Shape✓Good Output And Runtime✓Convenient Battery With Onboard USB C Charging✓Nice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
✓Compact Size And Light Weight✓Powerful Max Output For Size✓USB C Pd Charging✓Non Proprietary Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap And Dual Directional Clip For Hands Free Use✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
⚠No Knurling Makes Grip Less Secure⚠Tailcap Is Small And Fiddly To Unscrew⚠No Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)⚠Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
⚠Green Tint Shifts On Lower Brightness Modes⚠Plastic Concave Tir Optic Is Prone To Scratching⚠Limited To Cool White Sst 40 LED⚠Does Not Have Glass Lens⚠Clip Design Not Preferred By Some