LED:Cree XP-G2 LED with a lifespan of 20+years of run time.
Three modes of output:High (169lumen,1.5hours),Low (9lumen,39hours), Firefly (0.09lumen,147hours).
Memory function to stay at any one of the 3 modes.
Regulated current for smooth consistent strong output.
Max 169 lumen output using 1.5V AA battery.
Air craft quality aluminum body structure.
Premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish.
Tempered double coated ultra clear glass lens.
Stand on tail to serve as candle.
Water proof to IPX-8 standard.
Streamlined body design.
One handed operation.
Compact easy to use twist switch.
Reverse polarity protection.
Accessory: key ring.
Size:81mm*17mm.
Weight:17 gram without battery.
The ThruNite Saber 1A is the updated version of the version of the Thrunite T10. The T10 used a XP-G LED and the output was 115 ANSI lumens, the new Saber 1A uses a XP-G2 with a output of 169 ANSI lumens.
The first thing I noticed after taking the Saber 1A out of the box was how silky smooth the threads are, for some reason the older T10 was always stiff to tighten and couldn't be twisted on with 1 hand. I think that was party due to a thicker o-ring or perhaps the threads although they both look identical when to my eye. It has squared threads and come pre-lubricated with some light oil as you can see below.
On the back of the driver you can see what appears to be glue, I would guess that the driver and pill is screwed in to the optimal position for the beam and glued in place to stop it from twisting with turning on and off and losing focus.
If you are not familiar with the T10's (or Saber 1A) size it is pretty small and very light, I prefer to use lithium primary due to the weight. It nearly feels like you are holding a stick of chalk in your fingers, with a Ni-MH it feels noticeably heavier. Size comparison below.
Wondering if you can even notice the difference in brightness between the T10 and Saber 1A?
I have one of these on the way, so good to hear it is easily used one-handed. That’s a really nice thing about the Ti - easy, and smooth one handed operation.
It does look quite a lot brighter than the T10 from the beamshots.
I agree the Saber is brighter, but the T10 handles one-handed-operation beautifuly IMO. At least on my sample.
If you have the T10, I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade to Saber…may be worthwhile to move up to Archer version though.
The Archer out throws it, the Saber is more flood.
For performance the lumens are 169 for the Saber and 178 for the Archer, but the Archer appears a lot brighter outside due to the throw.
I’m new to Thrunite and multi-mode twisty lights. How does the UI work? I just got a Ti and have it with me at all times on my keychain. That UI is simple since it’s only dual-mode and wouldn’t need memory. I can understand the Archer which is multi-mode memory but has a tail switch and twist for mode changes. The Saber is multi-mode with memory and only a twist UI.
1. Twist it to turn on. It will turn on in high or low (most small lights start on high).
2. Quick twist off and back on will switch it into the next mode in the sequence. (For example if you start in high, it will most likely switch to medium, do it again, and you have low.)
3. Once you have a mode selected, and twist the light off for a longer time, it should come back to the the same mode it was in before you shut it off.
Depending on the driver, some lights will come back to the same preset mode even after you swap batteries, others will default to the original high or low mode.
