Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA vs ThruNite T1 Pro size comparison

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The ThruNite T1 Pro is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA · 108 mmThruNite T1 Pro · 103 mm

The ThruNite T1 Pro is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
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ThruNite T1 Pro
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Length108 mm (4.25 in)103 mm (4.06 in)−5 mm
Head / width24 mm (0.94 in)27 mm (1.06 in)+3 mm
Body22 mm (0.87 in)23 mm (0.91 in)+1 mm
Weight71 g listed54 g listed
BatteryCR123A / AA18650
Max output350 lm1,920 lm
Throw105 m196 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$56.45 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
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ProTac 1L-1AA vs T1 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5 mm (5%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 3 mm slimmer (24 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 449% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 105 m rated throw (87% more).

Battery

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower). Choose the ThruNite T1 Pro if you want a shorter light (5 mm shorter), more output (1,920 lm vs 350 lm) and longer throw (196 m vs 105 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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ProTac 1L-1AA vs T1 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is the shorter light: 103 mm (4.06 in) against 108 mm (4.25 in), a difference of 5 mm (5%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is 3 mm slimmer (24 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA: 71 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA or the ThruNite T1 Pro?

The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, 449% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 105 m rated throw (87% more).

Do the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA and ThruNite T1 Pro use the same battery?

The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA runs on removable CR123A / AA batteries; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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