Comparison Console
Streamlight Septor vs ThruNite TH20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 333% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 333% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6243% 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$36Most expensive
US$29.99Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
76 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
Length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
120 lmLowest output
520 lmHighest output
Max candela
900 cdLowest candela
1120 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
67 m (220 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA alkaline
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
Common complaints
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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