Olight Javelot Mini vs ThruNite TC20 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 10 mm (0.39 in) longer than the Olight Javelot Mini, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 10 mm (0.39 in) longer than the Olight Javelot Mini, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Javelot Mini Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC20 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 115 mm (4.53 in) | 125 mm (4.92 in)+10 mm |
| Head / width | 40 mm (1.57 in) | 35 mm (1.38 in)−5 mm |
| Body | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)−4 mm |
| Weight | 154 g listed | 197 g with battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 4,720 lm |
| Throw | 600 m | — |
| Type | EDC not on olight.com (US) | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Javelot Mini vs TC20 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Javelot Mini is the shorter light: 115 mm (4.53 in) against 125 mm (4.92 in), a difference of 10 mm (8%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 5 mm slimmer (35 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Javelot Mini: 154 g listed; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is rated brighter: 4,720 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Javelot Mini, 372% more.
Battery
The Olight Javelot Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC20 V3 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the ThruNite TC20 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Javelot Mini if you want a shorter light (10 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TC20 V3 if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower), more output (4,720 lm vs 1,000 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Olight Javelot Mini Check price ↗ ThruNite TC20 V3
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Javelot Mini vs TC20 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Javelot Mini or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The Olight Javelot Mini is the shorter light: 115 mm (4.53 in) against 125 mm (4.92 in), a difference of 10 mm (8%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 5 mm slimmer (35 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Javelot Mini: 154 g listed; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Javelot Mini or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is rated brighter: 4,720 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Javelot Mini, 372% more.
Do the Olight Javelot Mini and ThruNite TC20 V3 use the same battery?
The Olight Javelot Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC20 V3 runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the ThruNite TC20 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight Javelot Mini: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- ThruNite TC20 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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