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ThruNite Defender 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 31% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% 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 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 194% 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$76Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Common praise
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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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