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ThruNite TH20 vs ThruNite TH30 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 538% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 538% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH30 V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 102% 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$29.99Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
76 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
123 g (4.34 oz)Heaviest
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
107.5 mm (4.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
520 lmLowest output
3320 lmHighest output
Max candela
1120 cdLowest candela
7290 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
1x18650 IMR 3100mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C onboard charging 1.5A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with premium type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
CampingHikingCyclingIndoor and outdoor activitiesTactical useHeadlamp and EDC combination use
Common praise
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
High maximum brightness outputUSB-C onboard charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable materialsVersatile modes including Firefly and SOSDual use as headlamp and right-angle EDC lightGood battery capacity and runtime
Common complaints
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
Turbo mode thermal step-down limiting extended maximum outputSome users observed actual lumen output slightly below ratedHeadband stretches over timeNo anti-slip pattern on head strap
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