Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L vs ThruNite TN12 V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 457% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 457% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6893% 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$89.85Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1950 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
16800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
259 m (850 ft)Highest
Max runtime
840 minShortest runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, or AA lithium
1x 3400mAh 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum with impact resistant tempered glass lens
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/tool useGeneral personal use
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
Common praise
Compact sizeDual-fuel battery flexibilityHigh lumen outputDurable aluminum constructionProgrammable modesWaterproof and impact resistant
High maximum brightness of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
Common complaints
Not rechargeablePerformance depends on battery typeLimited information on exact dimensions beyond length
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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