SureFire EDCL2-T vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 14.3 mm (0.56 in) shorter than the SureFire EDCL2-T, and 1.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with batteries), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 14.3 mm (0.56 in) shorter than the SureFire EDCL2-T, and 1.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with batteries), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| SureFire EDCL2-T Check price ↗ | ThruNite TN12 V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 148.3 mm (5.84 in) | 134 mm (5.28 in)−14.3 mm |
| Head / width | 28.6 mm (1.13 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)−1.6 mm |
| Body | — | 24 mm (0.94 in) |
| Weight | 116.2 g with batteries | 88 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $239.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDCL2-T vs TN12 V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 148.3 mm (5.84 in), a difference of 14.3 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 1.6 mm slimmer (27 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is rated brighter: 1,950 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 63% more.
Battery
The SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the SureFire EDCL2-T was $239.00 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $199.01 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 ThruNite TN12 V6 if you want a shorter light (14.3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (1.6 mm narrower) and more output (1,950 lm vs 1,200 lm). On the specs we track, the ThruNite TN12 V6 is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire EDCL2-T 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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EDCL2-T vs TN12 V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the SureFire EDCL2-T or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is the shorter light: 134 mm (5.28 in) against 148.3 mm (5.84 in), a difference of 14.3 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite TN12 V6 is 1.6 mm slimmer (27 vs 28.6 mm). Weights are published on different bases (SureFire EDCL2-T: 116.2 g with batteries; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the SureFire EDCL2-T or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is rated brighter: 1,950 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the SureFire EDCL2-T, 63% more.
Which is cheaper, the SureFire EDCL2-T or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the SureFire EDCL2-T was $239.00 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $199.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the SureFire EDCL2-T and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?
The SureFire EDCL2-T runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- SureFire EDCL2-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $239.00 from batteryjunction.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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