Would be interesting to compare the D1 with the TN4A HI, they might be about the same size and the same price.
The TN4A can output turbo for 60min without stepdown (I’d be surprised if the D1 can do the same), uses classic AA battery (advantage ?)
D1 : 1300lm, 43000cd, distance ?. 35mm head, smaller
TN4A hi: 1050lm, 52340cd, 457m. 45mm head, bigger.
What’s funny is, that thrunite is there for years already and yet people talk about the D1 as if it was revolutionary
Because TN4A has nearly 3 times the size (volume)?
2 posts and you already seem to now everythhing about pocket throwers, please enlighten us !
Quick thoughts :
1 cm more in diameter, bulky cylinder form factor for the TN4A, 10$ more, 250 lumens less and twice the weight of the D1…
They’re not even competitors.
if you’re happy, i’m happy.
I just wanted to create interest in a comparison, that I find justified. Discussions are interesting imo.
Now, if you feel attacked, sit back and continue your day 
Now, let’s talk technical :
a bit more volume and a bit more weight : yes, and that’s probably why you can have 60min at turbo.
I’m not sure smaller is better, how usefull would be a keychain with 6000 lumens that works only 10 sec before stepdown to 100 lumens ?
but in case that’s your thing, the D4 is revolutionary, much more than the D1 i’d say
When you compare oranges to bananas because they taste, have the same texture inside and look the same.
My D1 goes a few minutes before stepping down in my hand. Also its tiny in comparison and has quite a bit of usable spill. The ui is incredible also. Also I don’t consider buying AA batteries constantly as a plus either.
eneloop pro will do the job.
No voltage concern, you’ll get turbo all the way, for 60min. That’s what I call a massive advantage.
I am big fan of NiMH AA……. but TN4A not offers 60 minutes without step.
Weigh of 4 NiMH PRO are more than 100 gr.
……really, nobody of those who have been here for more than two days, would think to compare a flashlight as the D1 with the TN4A …. :person_facepalming:
+1
To me, they have nothing in common, apart from both being flashlights.
So comparison is meaningless.
For example Emisar D1 vs BLF X6 and TN4A vs Nitecore EA41 makes more sense.
Seriously, nobody called the D1 revelutionary. And it is not revolutionary, but it IS a real nice pocket thrower. Nice size, nice form, nice build quality, great ui.
TN4A is nice but not really comparable, but if you think so than please include the convoy L6 in your comparison. More lumens and throw, just a bit bigger.
thing is … I don’t like stepdown
it’s like having a ferrari, but oh after 5min, it’s a peugeot.
Ok super …
Know something about lumens, led, heat, mass….or are you only trolling….?
You made your point. No reason for you to buy this light.
You’re in fact buying a Peugeot which can transform into a Ferrari when needed to. Not the other way round. (A Ferrari cost more than $40 bucks) If you want a Ferrari get a X65 instead. :partying_face:
Are you aware of that a Ferrari can’t run at full throttle indefinitely either?
That said; I’m pretty sure we will soon start seeing flashlights with active cooling, to allow for longer runtimes at turbo/high.
And if you want even more get the X65vn Solis, it runs so cool it apparently doesn’t need stepdown ( X65vn Solis - Ultra Lumen Thrower (Solis VS ALL) | Candle Power Flashlight Forum ).
Sorry for OT, now back to the great D1.
MY D1 has shipped! Should have it in a few days!
I’m sure that you’ll love it! It’s one heck of a light!
A little off topic is fine with me. No fist of rage to hammer you into submission here on the blf. Thank goodness for that!
