Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A 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 2A 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 2A 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 2A 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 2A 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
11400 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
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 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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
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