Thrunite TC15 V3 vs Thrunite Coreforge
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Quick take: The Thrunite TC15 V3 costs $9.950000000000003 less; the Thrunite TC15 V3 is brighter (2,403 vs 1,600 lm); the Thrunite TC15 V3 throws farther (223m vs 139m); the Thrunite Coreforge runs longer on high (408 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite TC15 V3 | Thrunite Coreforge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $59.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,403 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 12,400 cd | 4,830 cd |
| Beam distance | 223m | 139m |
| Runtime | 1.6 hrs (high) | 408 hrs (firefly) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP35.2 | Not named by the maker + 365nm UV + green laser |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV + Laser + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | Dial selector + centre button |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.6 oz | |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Not stated |
What owners report
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