Thrunite TC15 V3 vs Thrunite TN12 V6
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Quick take: The Thrunite TN12 V6 costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Thrunite TC15 V3 is brighter (2,403 vs 1,950 lm); the Thrunite TN12 V6 throws farther (259m vs 223m); the Thrunite TN12 V6 runs longer on high (984 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite TC15 V3 | Thrunite TN12 V6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $49.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,403 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Candela | 12,400 cd | 16,770 cd |
| Beam distance | 223m | 259m |
| Runtime | 1.6 hrs (high) | 984 hrs (firefly) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | CREE XHP35.2 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | 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