Comparison Console
ThruNite Defender vs ThruNite Thrower
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 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower 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 Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1312% 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$50Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmLowest output
1755 lmHighest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
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
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
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
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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