Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest option for length, 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$40.75Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
659 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
7555 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
1140 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
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
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
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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