Comparison Console
ThruNite T1S vs ThruNite TH20
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 192% 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$30Most expensive
US$29.99Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1212 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
8460 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
184 m (604 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
13320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C PD compatible
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum 6061-T6
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
Common praise
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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
Common complaints
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
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online