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ThruNite Saber vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 559% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 533% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 559% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 533% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 7% 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$25.95
Unknown
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
659 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
7555 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
141 m (463 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
Compact and light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
Common complaints
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
Short runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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