Acebeam E70 vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Acebeam E70, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Acebeam E70, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam E70 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 128 mm (5.04 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)−6 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)−3 mm |
| Body | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)−4 mm |
| Weight | 102 g listed | 74 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| Max output | 4,600 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 240 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Aluminum version | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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E70 vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is the shorter light: 122 mm (4.80 in) against 128 mm (5.04 in), a difference of 6 mm (5%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC15 V3 is 3 mm slimmer (27 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 2,403 lm for the ThruNite TC15 V3, 91% more. For beam distance the Acebeam E70 reaches further: 240 m vs 223 m rated throw (8% more).
Battery
The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam E70 if you want more output (4,600 lm vs 2,403 lm). Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Acebeam E70 Check price ↗ ThruNite TC15 V3
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E70 vs TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam E70 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is the shorter light: 122 mm (4.80 in) against 128 mm (5.04 in), a difference of 6 mm (5%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC15 V3 is 3 mm slimmer (27 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam E70: 102 g listed; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam E70 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The Acebeam E70 is rated brighter: 4,600 lm maximum vs 2,403 lm for the ThruNite TC15 V3, 91% more. For beam distance the Acebeam E70 reaches further: 240 m vs 223 m rated throw (8% more).
Do the Acebeam E70 and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The Acebeam E70 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Acebeam E70: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- ThruNite TC15 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $59.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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