Emisar D4V2 21700 vs Thrunite TC15 V3
Quick take: The Emisar D4V2 21700 is brighter (4,500 vs 2,403 lm); the Thrunite TC15 V3 throws farther (223m vs 210m); the Emisar D4V2 21700 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Emisar D4V2 21700 | Thrunite TC15 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,500 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Candela | 11,000 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 223m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (turbo) | 1.6 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | CREE XHP35.2 |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 1.2 in | 4.8 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Limited | Lifetime |
What owners report
Emisar D4V2 21700
- ✓More thermal mass than the 18650 version — turbo lasts meaningfully longer
- ✓Substantially more capacity from the 21700 cell
- ✓Same configure-to-order emitter, tint, material and switch menu
- ✓Anduril, with aux LEDs under the optic
- ✓Long-term owners report excellent build and no reliability problems
- ✗Noticeably larger and heavier than the 18650 version
- ✗No onboard charging on most configurations
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are bewildering at first
- ✗Ordering means intl-outdoor with long shipping times
- ✗Still gets hot on turbo, just less quickly
Thrunite TC15 V3
- ✓2,403 lumens from an 18650 for about $50
- ✓USB-C charging that works C-to-C, unlike several rivals
- ✓Small, light and easy to carry everywhere
- ✓Simple interface with standard batteries
- ✓A budget light that genuinely punches above its weight
- ✗Over 8000K at top output — an 'angry blue' tint
- ✗Abrupt low-voltage cutoff with no warning dimming
- ✗The clip's bend makes head-down carry awkward, and the lanyard hole is too small
- ✗Some samples had unreliable turbo engagement
- ✗Thin body and plasticky switch — not duty-light durability