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ThruNite BSS V5 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 27% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 575% 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$75.99Cheapest
US$76Most expensive
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2676 lmHighest output
1619 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
151 minShortest runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium Alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
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
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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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