Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite T1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 31% 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$40.75Cheapest
US$45.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
2600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
102 m (335 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
840 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
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 designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower modes exhibit some green tint shift (older CW variants)Charging current conservative (around 0.5A)TIR optic with plastic lens may scratch over time
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