Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1007% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 234% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1007% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7233% 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$266.95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseCampingTrail HikingWork Requiring Reliable Hands Free LightingOutdoor Activities Requiring Durable Headlamp
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor And Outdoor ActivitiesTactical UseHeadlamp And EDC Combination Use
Common praise
Highly Durable And Reliable Build QualitySmooth And Easy To Adjust Brightness Levels With A KnobComfortable, Adjustable Headband With Moisture Wicking Forehead PadWide, Well Focused Flood Beam Ideal For Near Field TasksRemembers Last Brightness SettingIncludes Red Filter Lens For Night Vision Compatibility
High Maximum Brightness OutputUSB C Onboard Charging ConvenienceSolid Build Quality With Durable MaterialsVersatile Modes Including Firefly And SOSDual Use As Headlamp And Right Angle EDC LightGood Battery Capacity And Runtime
Common complaints
Red Filter Lens Is Removable And Can Be Easily LostKnob Can Rotate Continuously Making It Hard To Detect Max/min OutputNot USB Rechargeable, Requiring Battery Swaps
Turbo Mode Thermal Step Down Limiting Extended Maximum OutputSome Users Observed Actual Lumen Output Slightly Below RatedHeadband Stretches Over TimeNo Anti Slip Pattern On Head Strap
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