ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1007% 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.
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC For New Users▣Compact Small EDC Use▣Deep Pocket Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip✓Affordable Price Point✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Common complaints
⚠Short Turbo Runtime (1 Minute Before Stepdown)⚠Microusb Charging Instead Of USB C⚠No Lockout Mode Except Mechanical Twist⚠Green Tint On Lower Modes⚠LED Centering Not Perfect
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users