Thrunite/EDC

Thrunite T2

Name: Thrunite T2
Brand: Thrunite
Price: 80 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedThrunite no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. See Thrunite’s current lights.

Thrunite sold the T2 as a high-output 21700 EDC light with USB-C charging. It came with the company's lifetime warranty and a reputation for sturdy construction.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 28° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 3,757 lm ÷ 20,000 cd — how this works

$80

Specifications

Output: 3757lm
Peak intensity: 20000cd
Beam distance: 283m
Emitter: CREE XHP70.2
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 2 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 5.0 x 1.1 in
Weight: 3.5 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

USB-C Charging Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Thrunite T2/5 sources reviewed

A highly efficient 21700 flooder with an XHP70 pushing around 3,750 lumens, onboard USB-C, a well-considered interface and 6061-T6 aluminium with grip ridges that lift the perceived build quality. Reviewers rate it strongly on value.

The charging behaviour is the thing to know: USB-A to USB-C cables work with standard 2A chargers, but USB-C PD chargers using a C-to-C cable don't — a compatibility quirk that catches people out with modern laptop and phone chargers. Cell fit is also fussy: some standard 21700s lose contact without a spacer, and protected cells can be too tight. The lockout is awkward, needing a long press to unlock then another press to switch on, and the light is too heavy to wear comfortably on a hat.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

Why won't it charge from my laptop charger?: It doesn't negotiate with USB-C PD chargers over a C-to-C cable. Use a USB-A to USB-C cable with a standard 2A charger and it works fine — an annoying but well-documented quirk.
Which battery should I use?: The supplied cell, or an unprotected flat-top 21700. Some standard cells need a spacer to make reliable contact and protected cells are often too long or too fat.
Is the lockout usable?: It works but it's clumsy — long press to unlock, then a separate press to switch on. Reviewers find it inconvenient enough to mention, while acknowledging it's doing its job.
Is it a thrower?: No — around 159 m of throw against 3,750 lumens makes it a flooder. It lights a wide area well and doesn't reach far.

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