Comparison Console
ThruNite Defender vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 635% 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$76.13Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
12108 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose lighting
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
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
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
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources
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