Sofirn SC33 vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison

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The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Sofirn SC33 · 131 mmThruNite TN12 V6 · 134 mm

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Sofirn SC33
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ThruNite TN12 V6
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Length131 mm (5.16 in)134 mm (5.28 in)+3 mm
Head / width32 mm (1.26 in)27 mm (1.06 in)−5 mm
Body—24 mm (0.94 in)
Weight110 g without battery88 g listed (battery unspecified)
Battery2170018650
Max output5,200 lm1,950 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
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SC33 vs TN12 V6: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 167% more.

Battery

The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $2.00 less. 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 Sofirn SC33 if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter) and more output (5,200 lm vs 1,950 lm). Choose the ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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SC33 vs TN12 V6 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 3 mm (2%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm slimmer (27 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC33: 110 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 167% more.

Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $2.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Sofirn SC33 and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?

The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 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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