Comparison Console
SureFire Minimus vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 485% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 434% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Minimus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 485% 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 Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15900% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Length
113.3 mm (4.46 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1755 lmHighest output
Max candela
1100 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A lithium
18650
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Hard-anodized aerospace aluminum housing, polymer parts
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useCampingTrail hikingWork requiring reliable hands-free lightingOutdoor activities requiring durable headlamp
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
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
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
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
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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