Comparison Console
SureFire Stiletto Pro vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 267% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Stiletto Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1600% 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$279Most expensive
US$76Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
5100 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated lithium polymer rechargeable
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum body
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSituational awareness with wide MaxVision Beam®
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
Compact and lightweightHigh lumen output for sizeWide flood beam for situational awarenessProgrammble output sequenceDurable and water resistant design
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Relatively short runtime on highest outputPremium price point
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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