Fenix LD12R vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix LD12R, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Fenix LD12R, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix LD12R Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 121 mm (4.76 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)+1 mm |
| Head / width | 22 mm (0.87 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+5 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)+4 mm |
| Weight | 74 g with battery | 74 g listed |
| Battery | 14500 | 18650 |
| Max output | 600 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 186 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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LD12R vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix LD12R is the shorter light: 121 mm (4.76 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 5 mm slimmer (22 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix LD12R: 74 g with battery; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 301% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 186 m rated throw (20% more).
Battery
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix LD12R if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower). Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want more output (2,403 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (223 m vs 186 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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LD12R vs TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix LD12R or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The Fenix LD12R is the shorter light: 121 mm (4.76 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix LD12R is 5 mm slimmer (22 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix LD12R: 74 g with battery; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix LD12R or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix LD12R, 301% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 186 m rated throw (20% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD12R or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD12R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix LD12R and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The Fenix LD12R runs on a removable 14500 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix LD12R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TC15 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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