Nitecore EDC35 vs ThruNite TC20 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC35, and 3.2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 19 g heavier (with battery).
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 0.8 mm (0.03 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC35, and 3.2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 19 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC35 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC20 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 124.2 mm (4.89 in) | 125 mm (4.92 in)+0.8 mm |
| Head / width | 31.8 mm (1.25 in) | 35 mm (1.38 in)+3.2 mm |
| Body | 25.9 mm (1.02 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)+2.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g with battery | 197 g with battery+19 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 5,000 lm | 4,720 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 4.89" / head 1.25" / tube 1.02", 6.28 oz with clip; converted | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDC35 vs TC20 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC35 is the shorter light: 124.2 mm (4.89 in) against 125 mm (4.92 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC35 is 3.2 mm slimmer (31.8 vs 35 mm). The Nitecore EDC35 is 19 g lighter (178 g vs 197 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 4,720 lm for the ThruNite TC20 V3, 6% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC35 was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the ThruNite TC20 V3 $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TC20 V3 cost $10.00 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 Nitecore EDC35 if you want a slimmer profile (3.2 mm narrower) and less weight (19 g lighter). On the specs we track, the Nitecore EDC35 is ahead or level everywhere; the ThruNite TC20 V3 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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EDC35 vs TC20 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC35 or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The Nitecore EDC35 is the shorter light: 124.2 mm (4.89 in) against 125 mm (4.92 in), a difference of 0.8 mm (1%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC35 is 3.2 mm slimmer (31.8 vs 35 mm). The Nitecore EDC35 is 19 g lighter (178 g vs 197 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC35 or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The Nitecore EDC35 is rated brighter: 5,000 lm maximum vs 4,720 lm for the ThruNite TC20 V3, 6% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC35 or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC35 was $89.95 at nitecorestore.com and the ThruNite TC20 V3 $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TC20 V3 cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC35 and ThruNite TC20 V3 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC35: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (nitecorestore.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $89.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TC20 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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