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ThruNite BSS W1 vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 593% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 158% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 593% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 34% 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$24
Unknown
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
460 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
43 m (141 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
180 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Compact and light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
Common complaints
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
Short runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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