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ThruNite Lynx vs ThruNite TN11S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 273% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 273% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$99Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
169.2 g (5.97 oz)Heaviest
Length
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Shortest
157.5 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
830 lmLowest output
Max candela
43489 cdHighest candela
28900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
355 m (1165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4140 minShortest runtime
7800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
1 or 2 x 18650 or 3/4 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
EDC useThrowing beamMilitary and tactical application
Common praise
High output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
Solid build qualityNicely spaced modesGood beam throw for an XM-L lightIncludes a sturdy clip and holsterHighly focused even beamProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
Actual output lower than advertised on single 18650Side switch can be hard to activateDoes not tailstand without modificationPWM is noticeable on some modesClip can be difficult to installSome users find the dual switch inconvenient
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