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Nitecore EC23 vs ThruNite TC15 V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 560% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58.95Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
12450 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
223 m (732 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
18650
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Cool white LED tint is high CCT and may appear too blue for some usersCannot cycle from moonlight directly to other modesSlight battery rattle with flat top 18650 batteriesBody tube reversible but light will not function in reversed orientation
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