ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 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
Cheapest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3311% 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.
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
18350
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Use
▣EDC Use▣Compact Portable Light▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
✓Compact Size And Light Weight✓Powerful Max Output For Size✓USB C Pd Charging✓Non Proprietary Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap And Dual Directional Clip For Hands Free Use✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users
⚠Green Tint Shifts On Lower Brightness Modes⚠Plastic Concave Tir Optic Is Prone To Scratching⚠Limited To Cool White Sst 40 LED⚠Does Not Have Glass Lens⚠Clip Design Not Preferred By Some