This is the ThruNite TC15 , sent to me for review from ThruNite and NO other compensation other then keeping the light.
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TC15 can be found at the main site ........... http://www.thrunite.com/thrunite-tc15-2300-lumen-chargeable-edc-flashlight-18650-imr-battery-included/
or at Amazon / ThruNite site ........ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JCFY3N4
The TC15 came well packaged in a larger outer box with the ThruNite box inside that and large bubble wrap around the inner box. The package includes the TC15 , Nylon Holster , Spare O-ring x2, Lanyard , Pocket Clip ,
ThruNite 3100mAh 18650 IMR Battery , USB Charging Cable , Spare USB port Cover and a Spare Side Switch Insert.
This is an 18650 sized EDC with plenty of lumens for whatever the purpose may be , ranging from 2300 listed lumens in Turbo , all the way down to 1 listed lumen in firefly mode.
The size is very comparable to the always popular BLF A6 and other 1 inch tube lights.
The styling is pleasing to my eyes (I know opinions will vary) and the ribbing in place of the usual Knurling , not only looks good to me , it also provides a good grip and feels good in my hand.
The Included nylon holster is lightly padded inside and fits the light well , while having a belt loop holder and a plastic loop for attachment to a backpack or other desired places with the help of a carabiner or other such anchor or hook.
The Branding , or etching is also done well and I have found no thin or bare spots on the anodizing anywhere.
The clip is made sturdy and attaches with a good amount of force , it seems to stay in place well once attached to the light , while holding firmly when attached inside my jeans pocket also.
The XHP35 emitter is perfectly centered in a near flawless reflector and those sit behind an AR coated lens.
The fins are not large , as the light is not itself large , but for the small size , it seems ThruNite got the thermal regulation set about right to handle the large amount of heat coming from this light.
All of the threads are well cut and smooth on this light and they were lightly lubed upon unpacking.
The Cell can be charged either with the USB onboard charger , or the cell can be removed and charged externally on a traditional charger. I have also tried High Drain button top cells of various brands and they all seem to work fine in the TC15. The High Drain Flat tops however , are too short for use in this light. They will let the light operate , but with a bump or decent shake , the light will usually go off or change modes when using the flat top high drain cells.
The side switch button is like many of the ThruNite switches and it is a nice metallic button. The center of the switch is lighted to indicate power on (Blue) , Low voltage (Red) and improper charging or other problems with the cell (purple). When the cell capacity is at 20% or above the Blue indicator will show (other than Firefly mode) , at 10% to 20% the Red indicator light will come on and stay on steady. At 10% or below the Red indicator will then start blinking Red to let you know the cell is depleted. Once the cell is fully depleted the Low Voltage Protection will simply shut the light off.
The driver seems to be well regulated , as I checked the lumens with the included cell in Turbo mode and low mode , a Samsung 30Q , LG HE4 and an Efest purple high drain. All were within around 40 lumens of each other when tested in Turbo and in low mode all were within 2 lumens on my light tube / meter.
The run times and lumens listed by Thrunite also seem to be fairly accurate , as I know they will not be exact on every light no matter what company makes the light.
Overall I am liking this one very well and so far it has done well in my testing and short time so far of EDC'ing the TC15. I think ThruNite has another winner with this light IMHO.
