Comparison Console
ThruNite Defender vs Wuben TO46R
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO46R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO46R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO46R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 716% 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$74.62Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdHighest candela
4533 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
125 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1 x 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB charging port built-in charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Outdoor shootingOutdoor sportsGeneral EDC 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 CRI neutral white tintGood maximum output (up to 1300 lumens)Built-in Micro USB chargingIPX8 waterproofCompact and lightweight for 18650 light
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
Uneven beam with greenish yellow tint spots in hotspotLack of direct moonlight access from off stateNo thermal regulation, uses timed stepdown
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