Comparison Console
ThruNite Defender vs ThruNite T1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% 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.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
Common praise
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
Compact and lightweight designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower 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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