Comparison Console
ThruNite T1 vs ThruNite TC15 V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 257% 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$45.95Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
2600 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
102 m (335 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
840 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
18650
Charging type
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Compact Portable IlluminationHands Free Use Via Magnetic Tailcap Or Clip
Everyday CarryGeneral UseTactical Applications
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight DesignPowerful 1500 Lumen Output With Balanced BeamUSB Rechargeable With Included 1100mah BatteryMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseMultiple Modes Including Stepless Dimming And StrobeGood Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum BodyIpx8 Water Resistance
High Maximum Brightness OutputCompact And Lightweight DesignBuilt In USB C ChargingGood Runtime On Multiple ModesIncluded Battery And AccessoriesRugged Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Sustains Max Output Only About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownClip Design Requires Two Handed Operation To AttachLower Modes Exhibit Some Green Tint Shift (older Cw Variants)Charging Current Conservative (around 0.5a)Tir Optic With Plastic Lens May Scratch Over Time
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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