ThruNite T1S V2 vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 53 mm (2.09 in) longer than the ThruNite T1S V2, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 53 mm (2.09 in) longer than the ThruNite T1S V2, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| ThruNite T1S V2 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 69 mm (2.72 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)+53 mm |
| Head / width | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+1 mm |
| Body | 22 mm (0.87 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)+1 mm |
| Weight | 41 g listed | 74 g listed |
| Battery | 18350 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,212 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 184 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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T1S V2 vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 53 mm (43%). At its widest point the ThruNite T1S V2 is 1 mm slimmer (26 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed; 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 1,212 lm for the ThruNite T1S V2, 98% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 184 m rated throw (21% more).
Battery
The ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 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 ThruNite T1S V2 if you want a shorter light (53 mm shorter). Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want more output (2,403 lm vs 1,212 lm) and longer throw (223 m vs 184 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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T1S V2 vs TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the ThruNite T1S V2 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 53 mm (43%). At its widest point the ThruNite T1S V2 is 1 mm slimmer (26 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the ThruNite T1S V2 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 1,212 lm for the ThruNite T1S V2, 98% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 184 m rated throw (21% more).
Do the ThruNite T1S V2 and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 18350 cell is about 18 × 35 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- ThruNite T1S V2: 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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