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ThruNite T1S vs Wuben X3 Owl

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. ThruNite T1S is cheaper at $39.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the ThruNite T1S or Wuben X3 Owl?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The ThruNite T1S is the cheaper at $39.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec ThruNite T1S Wuben X3 Owl
US price $39.95 $39.99
BrandThruNiteWuben
Released
Max lumens 1212 700
Lowest lumens 0.5
Peak beam intensity candela 2590
Max beam distance meters 184 102
Max runtime hrs 50
LED emitter Luminus SST-40 Samsung LH351D (white) + Luminus SST10 (red)
Battery type 18350 Li-ion built-in Li-ion
Recharge port USB-C magnetic
IP rating IPX8 IP65
Impact resistance meters
Length (mm) 69.5 70
Weight grams 71 65

Sources — ThruNite T1S: zeroair.org (verified 2026-07-11). Wuben X3 Owl: wubenlight.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the ThruNite T1S and Wuben X3 Owl?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max lumens: ThruNite T1S 1212 vs Wuben X3 Owl 700
  • Max beam distance meters: ThruNite T1S 184 vs Wuben X3 Owl 102
  • LED emitter: ThruNite T1S Luminus SST-40 vs Wuben X3 Owl Samsung LH351D (white) + Luminus SST10 (red)
  • Battery type: ThruNite T1S 18350 Li-ion vs Wuben X3 Owl built-in Li-ion
  • Recharge port: ThruNite T1S USB-C vs Wuben X3 Owl magnetic
  • IP rating: ThruNite T1S IPX8 vs Wuben X3 Owl IP65
  • Length (mm): ThruNite T1S 69.5 vs Wuben X3 Owl 70
  • Weight grams: ThruNite T1S 71 vs Wuben X3 Owl 65

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