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ThruNite BSS V4 vs Wuben TO40R

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben TO40R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben TO40R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben TO40R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite BSS V4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% 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.

ThruNite BSS V4 — Beam distance: 260 m (853 ft)ThruNite BSS V4 — Max candela: 16887 cdThruNite BSS V4 — Weight: 98 g (3.46 oz)ThruNite BSS V4 — Length: 146.5 mm (5.77 in)ThruNite BSS V4 — Retail price: US$59.95ThruNite BSS V4 — Max lumens: 2523 lmWuben TO40R — Beam distance: 220 m (722 ft)Wuben TO40R — Max candela: 12108 cdWuben TO40R — Weight: 93 g (3.28 oz)Wuben TO40R — Length: 130.2 mm (5.13 in)Wuben TO40R — Retail price: US$76.13Wuben TO40R — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.95Cheapest
US$76.13Most expensive
Weight
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
146.5 mm (5.77 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2523 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
16887 cdHighest candela
12108 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8850 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣Weapon Mounting▣Outdoor Activities
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣General Purpose Lighting
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output With 2523 Lumens✓Compact Size And Lightweight For Easy Carry✓Includes A Comprehensive Accessory Kit With Battery And Mounting Options✓Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Smooth Reflector And Versatile Strike Bezel✓Good Thermal Management And Runtime
✓Good Max Brightness Of 1200 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance Of 220 Meters✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Dual Side Switches For Convenient Operation✓Micro USB Charging With Battery Status Indicator✓Lightweight At 93 Grams✓Included 18650 Rechargeable Battery And Accessories
Common complaints
⚠Uses Micro USB Charging Rather Than The More Modern USB C⚠Tailcap Design Can Make Battery Swaps Somewhat Inconvenient⚠Friction Fit Pocket Clip Only Allows Tail End Carry⚠No Mounting Option For The Remote Switch Included
⚠Clip Is Not Deep Carry And Allows Light To Stick Out When Clipped⚠Holster Material Is Stiff And Can Be Tricky To Use With USB Cable Stored Inside⚠No Explicit Max Candela Or Information About Beam Tint In Sources

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