Thrunite T3 vs Thrunite TT20 Upgrade
Quick take: The Thrunite TT20 Upgrade costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Thrunite T3 is brighter (3,600 vs 2,010 lm); the Thrunite TT20 Upgrade throws farther (305m vs 283m); the Thrunite TT20 Upgrade runs longer on high (2400 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite T3 | Thrunite TT20 Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $59.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 3,600 lm | 2,010 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 23,256 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 305m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 2400 hrs (firefly) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.1 in | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Not stated |
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