Comparison Console
ThruNite T1 vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4529% 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$45.95Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
69.5 mm (2.74 in)
69.5 mm (2.74 in)
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
1212 lmLowest output
Max candela
2600 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
102 m (335 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
840 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
18350
Charging type
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Compact Portable IlluminationHands Free Use Via Magnetic Tailcap Or Clip
EDC UseCompact Portable LightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight DesignPowerful 1500 Lumen Output With Balanced BeamUSB Rechargeable With Included 1100mah BatteryMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseMultiple Modes Including Stepless Dimming And StrobeGood Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum BodyIpx8 Water Resistance
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
Turbo Mode Sustains Max Output Only About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownClip Design Requires Two Handed Operation To AttachLower Modes Exhibit Some Green Tint Shift (older Cw Variants)Charging Current Conservative (around 0.5a)Tir Optic With Plastic Lens May Scratch Over Time
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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