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ThruNite Defender vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender 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 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender 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 Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 547% 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$76Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
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
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
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 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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