Comparison Console
ThruNite Saber 2A vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 241% 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$25.95Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
7555 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
18350
Charging type
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDCEveryday CarryLaw EnforcementSecurityEmergency UseMedical ServicesCampingDuty Light
EDC UseCompact Portable LightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight For Pocket CarryHigh Output And Good Beam ThrowAbility To Run On Both Aa And 14500 BatteriesUSB C Charging Included With The BatterySimple And Intuitive Two Mode UiDurable Ipx8 Waterproof Design
Compact Size And Light WeightPowerful Max Output For SizeUSB C Pd ChargingNon Proprietary BatteryMagnetic Tailcap And Dual Directional Clip For Hands Free UseGood Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
Tail Switch Is Firm And May Be Hard For Some To PressLow Mode Is Relatively Bright And Not Very Low
Green Tint Shifts On Lower Brightness ModesPlastic Concave Tir Optic Is Prone To ScratchingLimited To Cool White Sst 40 LEDDoes Not Have Glass LensClip Design Not Preferred By Some
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