Olight Warrior 3S vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Olight Warrior 3S, and 2.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 5 mm (0.20 in) shorter than the Olight Warrior 3S, and 2.5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | ThruNite TN12 V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 139 mm (5.47 in) | 134 mm (5.28 in)−5 mm |
| Head / width | 29.5 mm (1.16 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)−2.5 mm |
| Body | 29.5 mm (1.16 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)−5.5 mm |
| Weight | 176 g with battery | 88 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| Max output | 2,300 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Throw | 300 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Warrior 3S vs TN12 V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 2.5 mm slimmer (27 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Warrior 3S is rated brighter: 2,300 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 18% more.
Battery
The Olight Warrior 3S runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Warrior 3S was $119.95 at olight.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $79.96 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 Olight Warrior 3S if you want more output (2,300 lm vs 1,950 lm). Choose the ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want a shorter light (5 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (2.5 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Warrior 3S vs TN12 V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Warrior 3S or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 2.5 mm slimmer (27 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Warrior 3S or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The Olight Warrior 3S is rated brighter: 2,300 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 18% more.
Which is cheaper, the Olight Warrior 3S or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Warrior 3S was $119.95 at olight.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $79.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Warrior 3S and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?
The Olight Warrior 3S runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Olight Warrior 3S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TN12 V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $39.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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