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SureFire Minimus vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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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