Lumintop GT Mini vs Lumintop EDC20
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Quick take: The Lumintop GT Mini costs $4.950000000000003 less; the Lumintop EDC20 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,600 lm); the Lumintop GT Mini throws farther (1000m vs 600m).
| Spec | Lumintop GT Mini | Lumintop EDC20 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $49.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,600 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 250,000 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1000m | 600m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 1 min + 1 hr 40 min (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18350 |
| LED | Luminus SFT40 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe/SOS/Beacon |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 7.4 oz | 3.8 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.9 x 2.2 in | 3.2 x 1.6 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Lumintop GT Mini
- ✓735 m of throw from a pocketable 18650 light
- ✓Smooth head slides into a pocket, knurled tube stays put in the hand
- ✓Mode memory so you don't cycle back to your level
- ✓IPX68 rated
- ✓Comfortable to hold for extended periods despite the head size
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is required
- ✗Large head on a small tube makes the balance awkward
- ✗Body flats and labels don't line up with the button
- ✗Steps down faster than some owners like
- ✗A 2018 design, now undercut by newer pocket throwers