Comparison Console
Streamlight Night Com vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2227% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2227% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% 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$90Most expensive
US$75.99Cheapest
Weight
154.3 g (5.44 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
115 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
4200 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
129.8 m (426 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
255 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium batteries
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Machined aluminum with matte black anodized finish, polycarbonate lens
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Professionals needing UV light detectionPolice officersSecurity officersAutomotive techniciansHVAC repairmenGeneral purpose and distance use
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Versatile lighting modes including UV and white LEDsGood runtime on various modesSolid build quality with IPX4 water resistance and impact resistanceLightweight and compact design
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
No rechargeable battery optionHead and body diameters not specified
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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