ThruNite TC20 Impressive Output, Not So Practical

[@Pipefitter310]

I have been using this TN 20 for 3 weeks now and I have to say it's been one of my favorites. I have to agree with Chris from PM101, Thrunite is listening to us....Very good flashlight, they got this one right......

[@CoMoEnTrAsAlE]

Perfect light for around the house or having in the car at all times.. i was looking for something like this, the form factor is spot on for me.

[@TheTahoeJohn]

Ben, Thanks for showing this new light, and giving your own thoughts on it. Always appreciated.

[@TheDejakal]

I EDC a Nitecore EC21 with an 18650 just fine. I'm an airframe mechanic and pilot, so I need the variance in light output. It's even a great EDC even for just letting the dog out, and I recharge at 2 to 3 week intervals.

[@MrWillyp00]

Agree, rarely need anything over 1000 lumens unless it's a thrower. My throwers have the sliding heads so you can zoom out if need be. Most of the time, I use 30 lumens or less. Inspecting for stress cracks, would guess you use a head lamp a lot.

[@heresteven]

I bought one. It will be my carry light at work. The 3800 lumens is fantastic to have.

[@Madman6505]

I agree, for general EDC anything bigger than an 18650 light starts getting cumbersome. But man that is impressive output for the size.

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

Dual batteries nose to tail (in series) like that would double your voltage, not your current. Would still be an advantage, but would be better if you could find some way to put them in parallel.

[@alholsbo5934]

Duel 26650? Now that’s a great idea. An extension tube would be fantastic 👍🇺🇸🔦🧀

[@sylla2]

Absolutely agree!! A dual 26650 - like with an optional extension tube - would be PERFECT!!!

[@jaekamacho1416]

Would a dual 26650 damage the led or the internals like over power it? Or would it just extend the run-time?

[@patricj951]

TC20 is a great light and replaced Fenix PD40 as my favorite 26650 flood light! While 26650 format light may be considered too big for EDC, it's really perfect in the hand and I prefer it for outdoors use when I can carry it in the jacket pocket. The extra battery capacity is also a plus.

[@FatherPatriot]

I think the size of the light, the output, number of modes, and run time are all outstanding....I just wish it had a tailcap switch. I can't even use the thing with gloves on because the switch is so tiny. Other than the tiny side switch, I absolutely love mine.

[@RV-ardvark]

This light may not be an ideal EDC light, but I think it would make a good home, vehicle or campsite light. Especially here in the NW where you may want some extra light to illuminate a Sasquatch visiting the camp and you want to get a decent photo of it. ;-)

[@MrWillyp00]

This light is made to head stand on a shelf, not much good for anything else. Can see it on a kitchen counter next to the toaster oven, near the back door. It would be very good for that.

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

I like the idea of the double 18650's, like the Mag light, and to mention Mag lights, I still have two of them from probably 20 years ago and they still work ok, but there is nothing like modern LED's , and I wont give up my Thrunite.

[@thegeth4293]

Joel Benoit you know maglite makes led lights now right? There are really bright

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

I forget that, Thanks I may have to check out one of the led one's.

[@chefgav1]

Joel Benoit double 18550 v wowtac a4

[@Dizzywind]

Ben I love your reviews. IMO this is a specialty light. It's an amazing thrower as you demonstrated. We use ours to reach out and illuminate the far edges of our fields as a searchlight. This light can really cover some serious ground. At 200 yards this light doesn't even break into a sweat. The beam holds tight at some really impressive distances.

[@johnsunlight]

Great for an EDC/ Gear bag.

[@wadepage7809]

I have the same light and love it, but I'd be interested to see & feel a double length, two 26650 version. Good video!

[@JamesAnderson-nl3sn]

Just received this torch yesterday - first thing i noticed is that doesn't have a ramp mode - like my Thrunite TN36 does - it only has 2 settings effectively, medium and max - the max setting without Turbo mode is 1800 lumens - which is really quite low and well below the max 3800 lumens in Turbo mode. In my view the driver either needs another level to bring it up to at least 2,500 lumens or ramp mode so you can set the level yourself - I like my custom settings with ramp mode around 75% of Turbo - which in this case would be around 2,700 lumens. So absent this there is a huge gap between 1800 lumens max setting and Turbo at 3,800. Even at Turbo setting, I find that the Convoy M3 at almost a third of the price is quite a bit brighter. So while its a good looking and well made torch - its missing these basic functions, so its going back to Amazon - for someone else to purchase who doesn't mind or care about such obvious flaws.

[@patricj951]

I would say that the difference between 1800 and 3800 lumen is not huge for the eyes. I hardly use my TC20 at turbo because high mode is still very bright and can be runned at around 90 minutes without stepdown.

[@stephenoshea1166]

Thanks for the review, I would also not edc it but I class it as a good walking light, or keeping in vehicle light. I have the similar R50 which I use in this way, it must get hot and or step down at some point with that power, even if it's not a large visible step down. It must ramp down to say 50-60% over say 5-10 mins to protect itself? the olights certainly do step down to avoid over heating.

[@keithlauderdale]

Stephen O'shea mine does I get a few mins turbo then a gradual step down to about 1800 lumens

[@stephenoshea1166]

Mid Drift if 1800 is then flat regulated for runtime, then that's still very impressive and beyond the olight s.

[@keithlauderdale]

Stephen O'shea budgetlightforum.com/node/58555 Full test results here, runs 1700 at 15min ,1400 at 30mins down to about 1300 at the 90 min Mark

[@jsoto20870]

Great light for me when an edc falls short on juice or intensity.

[@Kenn1969]

Bring on the dual 26650 version, I'm in!!

[@Jaydies2049]

ever see the blue badger lights?

[@belovednada]

you vid and beam shots kind of made me want this light, i have many lights, this can find a niche....nice throw area and brightness. thanks

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Best EDC flashlight I've ever used is the Archer 1A-V3 Thanks for the review big fella

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Got this for my dad as a gift since the battery charges directly in the light. Dont need to worry about him buying an external charger and learning how to use it.

[@strengthaddiction5841]

A worthy contender is the new Acebeam EC50 gen 3. Similar size body and battery. Puts out 3850 lumens so slightly higher than the TC20. No one on youtube has done a review on it yet.

[@ShakerHP]

I picked one up last week, Luv this light.... 3800 Lumens....

[@MisterVonnels]

I'm used to carrying big ass halogen torches, then I got a Thrunite TN4A, and now this... Perfectly fine as my EDC

[@jontaylor1587]

Same here! Had my tc20 for nearly a year now fits in my jacket without noticing it! No problem

[@cmichael2005]

Great video, I bought the MH 20GT because your video. How is that compare to the MH 20GT in tern in throw and spill ?

[@lesliepaulkovacs6442]

Hmm. I beg to differ. I see that light being used in Urban Settings more than the Woods. For some examples: LEOs on desk jobs that get called out for a Riot or a Natural Disaster. Same thing for Hospitals during Blackouts. Or any other Office Job. How about the "Urban EDC Bags" that are seen on numerous "Cube Critters" at the Starbucks. Uber Drivers. Pizza Delivery Drivers. The Mail persons, or FedEx/Ups/Amazon delivery people. Or set it to Moonlight and put it on the Nightstand. I am thinking about getting one for THE Wife for her Office. She could put it next to her Desk Phone (Yes, Virginia, there's still a lot of Land Lines in Offices) and keep it charged off the Company juice. Heck, the Receptionist Desk would be a good spot. So think about it. After all, how many Generations have D Cell flashlights been used, and a 26650 will last a heck of a lot longer than most D Cells! Oh, for the guy who said "No One EDC's a 18650!", er, WRONG! I have in my hand my WOWTAC A2 Headlamp in my Hand this second. I pulled it out of the Head Band (which is now stowed in my Canadian Prepper Bugout Roll, just in case), put on the Clip from my WOWTAC A1S (which is my current Nightstand light), and the A2 goes in my Left Shirt Pocket EVERY SINGLE DAY at the Factory. Where it's been used TWICE for Power Outages and once for looking into a Dark Corner for a dropped part. FWIW, a couple of Co-workers ordered one after seeing it in Action. But the Thrunite/WOWTAC Switch Modes are the BOMB! Thanks for the Video, Ben.

[@j-sonS]

One of my faves

[@heythere6983]

Would you say this could replace a lantern for lighting up an area outdoors? Or car repair off-road? It certainly seems it can, st a distance cover good ground but I wonder if a lantern close up and it’s 360 spread makes more sense.

[@j-sonS]

@@heythere6983 it does light up an area like a lantern but its a bit harsh. lanterns are a bit easier on the eyes for just seeing generally around the area. get one of those obulbs for general lantern use

[@Chambelona59]

The TC20 holds 3800 lumens on turbo for ONE minute and then goes down to 1800 high. There is no 'lock out' option so the head or end cap needs to be twisted to break contact, but the head needs to be twisted on TIGHT or it acts funny. 20% off until the 31st of Jan 2018 on the Thrunite web site CODE = TC20

[@JS-te4gz]

+Review Leaks and Vlogs Actually it's supposed to be a 3 min step down

[@nitropoweredHpi]

Hi there, can You use this flashlight while charging ? Thanks

[@CanadianPrepper]

Not too bad but seems like this light is a year to late... Thanks for the great review and honest review

[@MrWillyp00]

The 26650 just isn't ready to compete with the 18650. If a top quality, 10 amp hour 26650 (imr or fully controlled) costs half of what the current good ones do with half that capacity, then they deserve consideration. Until then, just add more 18650's. I can get the best in bulk.

[@hanf022]

Which camera are you using? Seems like your camera is very light sensitive :) I also would wish they would make a 2x 26650 with 2x 5000mah like in the tc20 size, but with more spot and more throw. Can you send them a suggestion to make one?

[@mzimmerman12]

HEY...Thrunite Catapult v 6

[@MrWillyp00]

Why would I want a 5000mAh 26650 battery that weighs almost 4 times as much as a 3400mAh 18650? Would rather have a light that uses 2 18650's with longer run time, less weight, and slimmer profile for the same brightness. The increased length isn't that big an issue compared with girth for me.

[@floofmonger]

Umm, high capqcity 26650s typically weigh twice as much as high 18650- doubt you'll find a single example of one weighing even 3x as much. Also, they can do 50A. As soon as you start talking about 3000+ lumens the extra capacity of 26650 is significant. There are no 1x18650 lights that can sustain 3000 lumen for more than a minute or so. You'd need 2x18650 to make that happen, and personally, I'd much rather have a short light with slightly more girth than a 2x18650 length light. Also, if I'm choosing a light with some throw it will typically have a relatively wide reflector. This is the case with TC20. the 26650 battery tube is still narrower than reflector. What great benefit would there be to having wide reflector above narrow 18650 tube? It would cover virtually the same realestate in pocket/bag, but have greatly diminished runtime/brightness.

[@tyronewalker5764]

I think I can great output with my Nitecore E41 or my Thrunite 4N using nothing more than 4xAA cells. Tempting though.

[@markozsky]

waiting for the lantern style..flood and throw

[@luispablolee77]

Ben, I disagree with you. EDC flashlight as for me as right now is my TIP or my TINI (Nitecore), TC20 output and the runtime it is great with a single 26650, Why x2 26650? it will only add more weight and bulk. Perfect size for placing it in your jacket or pants pocket when you are hiking (12x4cm)

[@livingsurvival]

Tip and Tini do not take a 26650

[@luispablolee77]

Living Survival I know bro, for my EDC flashlights: tip and tini; they are always w me. But in another hand for a small, powerful, long runtime and easy to recharge flashlight: Thrunite TC20. Have a good day Ben

[@davedavis5809]

So,... you think this is impractical but you drooled all over the Rofis mr50 with the exact same dimensions,... ? What sold you on the cheaper Rofis,..the smooth handle? Just curious because im looking for a compact flood/thrower with large battery and 1000lm and up capability for extended time.

[@livingsurvival]

The discharge capability.

[@thameralmehmadi9274]

I have a thrunite tc20 and it broke Down , it won’t start and when i plug the charger in the light went purple. Do you know what went wrong???

[@livingsurvival]

Purple means error. Contact ThruNite they will make it right.

[@dantexplrs6540]

So is anyone going to mention the two eye on the left of the screen at 11:44 ??

[@ozinga614]

LoL beat someone with it. I like the way you think!!!

[@TheScotchaholic]

When you really think about it, it makes perfect sense. If you're carrying around a flashlight with significant weight and size for extended run times and higher brightness, the extra heft could be VERY useful for non-lethal self defense - IF, a VERY sturdy body/head/lens is constructed with self defense in mind. The big ole' C & D cell Maglites once served that purpose for security, LEOs, and the military.

[@abojad-s4735]

Super cool 👍👍👍

[@garyfrombuffalo]

I love the light, but it’s not for EDC

[@nathanbigsby8731]

Summary: If it was just a little longer so you could beat somebody with it, the light would be great. Lol

[@spotlight761]

This or the R50 Pro Seeker?

[@MrJoshcc600]

I agree that thing is thick as hell for a edc or even generic carry

[@honda116969]

Man dude I carry so much shit on me I carry an 18650 flashlight like the klarus xt12gt, a 3 oz can of fox Labs pepper spray a 9mm shield M&P Extra Magazine 2 pocket knives Cold Steel n Spyderco wallet car keys cell phone & nothing is in a holster just my pockets lol no officer just your regular ol citizen..👍🤙😎

[@natashiaflores4186]

I thought you were done, back your videos stopped showing on my feed

[@300shields]

Practical for me.

[@shojus]

Thrunite has kinda let me down as of late. The only flashlight company that really still continues to innovate is good ol' Olight! They may not have 20 years of durability statistics, but they are built quality!

[@livingsurvival]

shojus they make great stuff. The one will be practical for some just not for me. My favorites are Nitecore, Klarus, Thrunite, Fenix and Olight in that order.

[@chrisignacio6839]

Any update for the dual 26650 version of this?

[@eddieo9195]

... chirp... chirp... chirp...

[@Tbone42tx]

Nice review and light...I got the R50 seeker and i like it a lot currently my favorite light and is the perfect light for anything I'll need a light for...Anything stronger should be mounted to a search Helicopter 🚁 LOL jk!

[@neilarcher9519]

Bushcraft and......?

[@livingsurvival]

Neil Archer chill. A new T-shirt I’m offering.