Lumintop FW3A vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 41.5 mm (1.63 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 41.5 mm (1.63 in) longer than the Lumintop FW3A, and 1.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Lumintop FW3A Check price ↗ | ThruNite TN12 V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 92.5 mm (3.64 in) | 134 mm (5.28 in)+41.5 mm |
| Head / width | 25.5 mm (1.00 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+1.5 mm |
| Body | — | 24 mm (0.94 in) |
| Weight | 53 g without battery | 88 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 2,800 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nealsgadgets.com sourced Only head diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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FW3A vs TN12 V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 41.5 mm (31%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop FW3A: 53 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 44% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $9.96 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 Lumintop FW3A if you want a shorter light (41.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (1.5 mm narrower) and more output (2,800 lm vs 1,950 lm). On the specs we track, the Lumintop FW3A is ahead or level everywhere; the ThruNite TN12 V6 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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FW3A vs TN12 V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The Lumintop FW3A is the shorter light: 92.5 mm (3.64 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 41.5 mm (31%). At its widest point the Lumintop FW3A is 1.5 mm slimmer (25.5 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Lumintop FW3A: 53 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The Lumintop FW3A is rated brighter: 2,800 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 44% more.
Which is cheaper, the Lumintop FW3A or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Lumintop FW3A was from $49.95 at nealsgadgets.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $9.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Lumintop FW3A and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Lumintop FW3A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nealsgadgets.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $49.95 from nealsgadgets.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TN12 V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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