Streamlight MacroStream USB vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Streamlight MacroStream USB, and 6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Streamlight MacroStream USB, and 6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Streamlight MacroStream USB Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 114 mm (4.49 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)+8 mm |
| Head / width | 21 mm (0.83 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+6 mm |
| Body | 21 mm (0.83 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)+2 mm |
| Weight | 62 g listed | 74 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 500 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 90 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $71.20 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Only body diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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MacroStream USB vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight MacroStream USB is the shorter light: 114 mm (4.49 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 8 mm (7%). At its widest point the Streamlight MacroStream USB is 6 mm slimmer (21 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight MacroStream USB: 62 g listed; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight MacroStream USB, 381% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 90 m rated throw (148% more).
Battery
The Streamlight MacroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight MacroStream USB was $71.20 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TC15 V3 cost $11.21 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 Streamlight MacroStream USB if you want a shorter light (8 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (6 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want more output (2,403 lm vs 500 lm), longer throw (223 m vs 90 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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MacroStream USB vs TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Streamlight MacroStream USB or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The Streamlight MacroStream USB is the shorter light: 114 mm (4.49 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 8 mm (7%). At its widest point the Streamlight MacroStream USB is 6 mm slimmer (21 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight MacroStream USB: 62 g listed; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Streamlight MacroStream USB or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight MacroStream USB, 381% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 90 m rated throw (148% more).
Which is cheaper, the Streamlight MacroStream USB or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight MacroStream USB was $71.20 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TC15 V3 cost $11.21 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Streamlight MacroStream USB and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The Streamlight MacroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Streamlight MacroStream USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $71.20 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TC15 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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