Thrunite T2 vs Thrunite T3
Quick take: The Thrunite T3 costs $20 less; the Thrunite T2 is brighter (3,757 vs 3,600 lm); the Thrunite T3 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite T2 | Thrunite T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $60 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,757 lm | 3,600 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 20,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 283m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | CREE XHP70.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 5.1 x 1.1 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
Thrunite T3
- ✓Exceptionally bright for the size, with long projection from a small lens
- ✓Consistent fixed-focus beam with no dim spots or dead zones
- ✓Natural colour temperature — neither overly white nor blue
- ✓Good battery life from the 21700 with USB-C charging
- ✓Solid Thrunite build quality
- ✗The charge port sits opposite the power button and feels the same under a thumb
- ✗Ramping interface won't suit anyone who prefers discrete modes
- ✗No high-CRI option
- ✗Fixed focus, so no adjusting the beam
- ✗Throw is modest next to dedicated throwers