Emisar D3AA vs ThruNite T1S V2 size comparison
The ThruNite T1S V2 is 10 mm (0.39 in) shorter than the Emisar D3AA, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite T1S V2 is 10 mm (0.39 in) shorter than the Emisar D3AA, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ | ThruNite T1S V2 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 79 mm (3.11 in) | 69 mm (2.72 in)−10 mm |
| Head / width | 24 mm (0.94 in) | 26 mm (1.02 in)+2 mm |
| Body | 19 mm (0.75 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+3 mm |
| Weight | 36 g without battery | 41 g listed |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | 18350 |
| Max output | — | 1,212 lm |
| Throw | — | 184 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $35.81 at intl-outdoor.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | intl-outdoor.com sourced Output depends on LED option | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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D3AA vs T1S V2: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 79 mm (3.11 in), a difference of 10 mm (13%). At its widest point the Emisar D3AA is 2 mm slimmer (24 vs 26 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite T1S V2 is rated at 1,212 lm; we have no published maximum for the Emisar D3AA. Output for the Emisar D3AA depends on the LED option chosen.
Battery
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Emisar D3AA if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower). Choose the ThruNite T1S V2 if you want a shorter light (10 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Emisar D3AA Check price ↗ ThruNite T1S V2
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D3AA vs T1S V2 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Emisar D3AA or the ThruNite T1S V2?
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 79 mm (3.11 in), a difference of 10 mm (13%). At its widest point the Emisar D3AA is 2 mm slimmer (24 vs 26 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Emisar D3AA: 36 g without battery; ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Do the Emisar D3AA and ThruNite T1S V2 use the same battery?
The Emisar D3AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery. For scale, a 14500 cell is about 14 × 50 mm and a 18350 about 18 × 35 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Emisar D3AA: specs from Emisar product page (manufacturer). Price $35.81 from intl-outdoor.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite T1S V2: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
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