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ThruNite Defender vs ThruNite T1

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

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ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite T1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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 Defender — Beam distance: 139 m (456 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max candela: 4880 cdThruNite Defender — Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)ThruNite Defender — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)ThruNite Defender — Retail price: US$76ThruNite Defender — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite T1 — Beam distance: 102 m (335 ft)ThruNite T1 — Max candela: 2600 cdThruNite T1 — Weight: 71.5 g (2.52 oz)ThruNite T1 — Length: 69.5 mm (2.74 in)ThruNite T1 — Retail price: US$45.95ThruNite T1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$76Most expensive
US$45.95Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdHighest candela
2600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Highest
102 m (335 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Utility Tasks▣Inspection Work▣Mechanics▣Electricians▣Hvac Professionals
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Compact Portable Illumination▣Hands Free Use Via Magnetic Tailcap Or Clip
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And Laser✓Flat And Pocketable Design✓USB C Charging With Battery Level Indicators✓Strong Magnetic Base And Two Way Clip✓Good Runtime And Output For EDC
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Powerful 1500 Lumen Output With Balanced Beam✓USB Rechargeable With Included 1100mah Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Multiple Modes Including Stepless Dimming And Strobe✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Ipx8 Water Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat Slow⚠Battery Is Built In And Not User Replaceable⚠Light Heats Up Under Extended Turbo Use⚠Low Cri Cool White Tint
⚠Turbo Mode Sustains Max Output Only About 3 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Clip Design Requires Two Handed Operation To Attach⚠Lower Modes Exhibit Some Green Tint Shift (older Cw Variants)⚠Charging Current Conservative (around 0.5a)⚠Tir Optic With Plastic Lens May Scratch Over Time

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