Thrunite T3 vs Thrunite TC15 V3
Quick take: The Thrunite TC15 V3 costs $10 less; the Thrunite T3 is brighter (3,600 vs 2,403 lm); the Thrunite T3 throws farther (283m vs 223m); the Thrunite T3 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite T3 | Thrunite TC15 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,600 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 223m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.6 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | CREE XHP35.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.1 in | 4.8 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
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
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