ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1600% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 48% 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.
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor camping▣General everyday use
▣EDC daily carry▣Pocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pockets▣Signaling and brief lighting
Common praise
✓Good build quality✓Positive and rewarding clicky switch✓Compact and pen-like form factor✓Broad beam with good mode spacing✓Neutral white and cool white options available✓Comes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
✓Compact and light at 20 grams without battery✓Good throw with Cree XP-G2 LED✓Forward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cycling✓Waterproof with IPX-8 rating✓Durable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
Common complaints
⚠Short runtimes due to AAA battery power⚠Switch is prone to accidental activation in pocket⚠Tight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteries⚠Strobe mode is awkward to access
⚠Short runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configuration⚠Battery not included