Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S 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$40.75Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
38880 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and 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 size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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