Comparison Console
Streamlight Scorpion vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1238% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1238% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% 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$62.99Cheapest
US$75.99Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
255 m (837 ft)
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
151 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional use by police, fire, emergency personnelGeneral EDC use
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Bright output for sizeSturdy construction and build qualityCompact and easy to carry
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
High battery consumptionRuntime limited due to battery type
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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