Convoy C8+ vs ThruNite TC20 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 17 mm (0.67 in) shorter than the Convoy C8+, and 9.5 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 17 mm (0.67 in) shorter than the Convoy C8+, and 9.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Convoy C8+ Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC20 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 142 mm (5.59 in) | 125 mm (4.92 in)−17 mm |
| Head / width | 44.5 mm (1.75 in) | 35 mm (1.38 in)−9.5 mm |
| Body | 25.2 mm (0.99 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)+2.8 mm |
| Weight | 145 g listed | 197 g with battery |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | — | 4,720 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $24.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Output depends on LED option | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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C8+ vs TC20 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is the shorter light: 125 mm (4.92 in) against 142 mm (5.59 in), a difference of 17 mm (12%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 9.5 mm slimmer (35 vs 44.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy C8+: 145 g listed; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is rated at 4,720 lm; we have no published maximum for the Convoy C8+. Output for the Convoy C8+ depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Convoy C8+ runs on a removable 18650 battery; the ThruNite TC20 V3 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy C8+ was from $24.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TC20 V3 $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Convoy C8+ cost $54.96 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 ThruNite TC20 V3 if you want a shorter light (17 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (9.5 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the ThruNite TC20 V3 is ahead or level everywhere; the Convoy C8+ 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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C8+ vs TC20 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Convoy C8+ or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is the shorter light: 125 mm (4.92 in) against 142 mm (5.59 in), a difference of 17 mm (12%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 9.5 mm slimmer (35 vs 44.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy C8+: 145 g listed; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is cheaper, the Convoy C8+ or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy C8+ was from $24.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TC20 V3 $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Convoy C8+ cost $54.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Convoy C8+ and ThruNite TC20 V3 use the same battery?
The Convoy C8+ runs on a removable 18650 battery; the ThruNite TC20 V3 runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Convoy C8+: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Price from $24.99 from flashlightgo.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- 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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