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Olight Javelot Mini vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2526% 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$100Most expensive
US$99Cheapest
Weight
154 g (5.43 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
88320 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
297 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
Common praise
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included
Actual output lower than advertised on single 18650Side switch can be hard to activateDoes not tailstand without modificationPWM is noticeable on some modesClip can be difficult to installSome users find the dual switch inconvenient
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