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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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