Thrunite T2 vs Nitecore EDC27
Quick take: The Thrunite T2 is brighter (3,757 vs 3,000 lm); the Thrunite T2 throws farther (283m vs 220m); the Thrunite T2 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.3 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite T2 | Nitecore EDC27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $80 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,757 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 12,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 220m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Dual Luminus SST-40 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Dual Button |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 5.4 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Thrunite T2
- ✓Around 3,750 lumens from an efficient XHP70 on a 21700
- ✓Onboard USB-C charging
- ✓Well thought-out user interface
- ✓6061-T6 aluminium with grip ridges and a solid feel
- ✓Strong value for the output
- ✗Won't charge from a USB-C PD charger over a C-to-C cable — needs USB-A to C
- ✗Some standard 21700s lose contact without a spacer
- ✗Protected cells can be too tight to fit
- ✗The lockout needs a long press to unlock then another press to switch on
- ✗Too heavy to wear comfortably on a hat
Nitecore EDC27
- ✓OLED display showing real-time output and remaining charge
- ✓Flat, thin profile that carries on a belt or in a pocket properly
- ✓3,000 lumens claimed, measured above 3,500 by some testers
- ✓Solid construction with USB-C charging
- ✓Excellent turbo and strobe
- ✗Runs very hot in turbo and even at 1,000 lumens — one reviewer called it a fire hazard risk
- ✗No genuinely low mode
- ✗Limited throw
- ✗Greenish beam tint from the SST-40 pair
- ✗No holster, and the box has a cable but no adapter