ThruNite TC15 V3 vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 12 mm (0.47 in) longer than the ThruNite TC15 V3, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 12 mm (0.47 in) longer than the ThruNite TC15 V3, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TN12 V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 122 mm (4.80 in) | 134 mm (5.28 in)+12 mm |
| Head / width | 27 mm (1.06 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)same |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+1 mm |
| Weight | 74 g listed | 88 g listed (battery unspecified) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 2,403 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Throw | 223 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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TC15 V3 vs TN12 V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is the shorter light: 122 mm (4.80 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 12 mm (9%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 23% 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 ThruNite TC15 V3 was $59.99 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $20.00 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 ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter) and more output (2,403 lm vs 1,950 lm). On the specs we track, the ThruNite TC15 V3 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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TC15 V3 vs TN12 V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the ThruNite TC15 V3 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is the shorter light: 122 mm (4.80 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 12 mm (9%). At their widest points they are about the same (27 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the ThruNite TC15 V3 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 1,950 lm for the ThruNite TN12 V6, 23% more.
Which is cheaper, the ThruNite TC15 V3 or the ThruNite TN12 V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the ThruNite TC15 V3 was $59.99 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite TN12 V6 cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the ThruNite TC15 V3 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
- 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.
- 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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