Lumintop FW3A vs ThruNite BSS V6 size comparison
The ThruNite BSS V6 is 53.5 mm (2.11 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
ThruNite BSS V6: Photo: ThruNite · Image policy
The ThruNite BSS V6 is 53.5 mm (2.11 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Lumintop FW3A Check price ↗ | ThruNite BSS V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 92.5 mm (3.64 in) | 146 mm (5.75 in)+53.5 mm |
| Head / width | 25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−0.5 mm |
| Body | — | 24 mm (0.94 in) |
| Weight | 53 g without battery | 97 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | — | 259 m |
| Type | EDC | Tactical |
| Price | from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nealsgadgets.com sourced Only head diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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FW3A vs BSS V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 53.5 mm (37%). At its widest point the ThruNite BSS V6 is 0.5 mm slimmer (25 vs 25.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop FW3A: 53 g without battery; ThruNite BSS V6: 97 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the ThruNite BSS V6, 40% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
The Lumintop FW3A is listed as edc and the ThruNite BSS V6 as tactical, so they suit different jobs.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Lumintop FW3A if you want a shorter light (53.5 mm shorter) and more output (2,800 lm vs 2,000 lm). On the specs we track, the Lumintop FW3A is ahead or level everywhere; the ThruNite BSS V6 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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FW3A vs BSS V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 53.5 mm (37%). At its widest point the ThruNite BSS V6 is 0.5 mm slimmer (25 vs 25.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop FW3A: 53 g without battery; ThruNite BSS V6: 97 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the ThruNite BSS V6, 40% more.
Which is cheaper, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite BSS V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Lumintop FW3A and ThruNite BSS V6 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Lumintop FW3A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nealsgadgets.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $49.95 from nealsgadgets.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite BSS V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: ThruNite; image policy). Price $49.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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