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Streamlight Wedge XT vs ThruNite TC15 V3

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 381% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Heaviest

Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the heaviest option for weight.

Lowest output

Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 381% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% 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.

Streamlight Wedge XT — Beam distance: 87 m (285 ft)Streamlight Wedge XT — Max candela: 1900 cdStreamlight Wedge XT — Weight: 74.3 g (2.62 oz)Streamlight Wedge XT — Length: 108 mm (4.25 in)Streamlight Wedge XT — Retail price: US$98.99Streamlight Wedge XT — Max lumens: 500 lmThruNite TC15 V3 — Beam distance: 223 m (732 ft)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Max candela: 12450 cdThruNite TC15 V3 — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Length: 122.5 mm (4.82 in)ThruNite TC15 V3 — Retail price: US$49.95ThruNite TC15 V3 — Max lumens: 2403 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$98.99Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
74.3 g (2.62 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
1900 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium Polymer Cell
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Common praise
Compact and ergonomic designDurable anodized aluminum housingWaterproof and impact resistantGood runtime and brightness balanceEasy one-handed operationProgrammable modes and battery status indicator
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
None noted in provided sources
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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