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ThruNite BSS V5 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4271% 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$79.95Most expensive
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
123 g (4.34 oz)Lightest
Length
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2676 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
7290 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
151 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium Alloy
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
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
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
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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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