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ThruNite TN12 2016 XP L Neutral White EDC LED Flashlight
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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/10
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Features
47firefly mode, flashlight, strobe, modes, button
+98%
-2%
" ... Very nice EDC flashlight. ... With this baby I never accidentally change the current lighting mode. ... "
" ... But my light is 2016 version. ... "
" ... Other lights use the same button and every time you turn the light on it’s on the next function. ... "
" ... Reliability will not be an issue with this light. ... "
" ... this is a serious light. ... "
" ... Over all, I really like this light. ... I am also happy they offer a Neutral White light because I prefer this over the cool white that seems to be offered by all other lights out there. ... "
" ... It's a fantastic light. ... "
" ... This light checks all the right boxes. ... A feature that really makes this light stand out to me is the fact that you can order it in natural white light. ... "
Build Quality
29clip, build quality, thrunite, finish, bright
+86%
-14%
" ... It's great for working under houses and in open pastures, and between the wrist strap, clip, and belt holster, there's no excuse to not have it with you every day: It's not much larger than a fat pen. ... "
" ... The built quality is top notch. ... "
" ... I have dropped the light a number of times and the aluminium housing shows it a bit. ... The good thing is that any rough or dented areas can easily be filed smooth. ... "
" ... Seems to me to be very durable. ... "
" ... I've gone through 4 flashlights from academy and every one of them fell flat. ... Upon arrival, the flashlight feels of a sturdy build, all metal / aluminum. ... "
" ... It works well and the anodized finish has held up so far. ... It is functional and reliable, with good fit and finish. ... "
" ... I'll update with long term durability. ... "
" ... This thing is quite literally indestructible. ... "
Battery Life
2918650, battery life, rechargeable, charger, orbtronic
+83%
-17%
" ... Can last forever at low intensity. ... I am impressed how long a good 18650 lasts in these. ... "
" ... Battery life is more than sufficient for me, and I am a heavy user. ... "
" ... Very bright for its size and lasts a long time on the quality battery it comes with. ... "
" ... Battery life is very good and I am not cheap on using the light with a bright setting. ... "
" ... Batteries last a long time. ... "
" ... The rechargeable battery rocks and seems to last longer than a pair of disposable 123As in the 6P. ... "
" ... I can't say enough great things about these flashlights. ... "
" ... Having the rechargeable battery makes a big difference. ... "
Size
24compact, carry, pocket, light, edc
+100%
" ... Excellent light,nice and bright,and compact. ... "
" ... But then, I carry more than one light. ... "
" ... It is a little large for pocket use, but has a nice home in the door panel of my car. ... "
" ... This light is just what I had been looking for in a small portable flashlight. ... "
" ... Very compact and lite. ... "
" ... very bright and compact. ... "
" ... I carry and use it daily. ... "
" ... -rugged yet sleek look, easily fits in pocket ... "
Price
23well worth, tn12, thrunite, price point, penny
+96%
-4%
" ... The price shocked me, but now it is worth the cost. ... "
" ... I have owned more flashlights than I can remember and this (TN-12) is by far the best value for money. ... "
" ... The price was a shock (the stars are given for performance, not pricing), but sometimes you just have to spend more to get a better product. ... "
" ... paid under forty dollars, well worth it. ... "
" ... Great flashlight especially at this price! ... "
" ... Outstanding product and great value. ... "
" ... In short, a well built unit to last, powerful and reasonably priced. ... "
" ... I would buy it again w/out hesitation at this price. ... "
Night Photography
22bright, night, lumen, firefly, edc
+91%
-9%
" ... this is a serious light. ... "
" ... The light is insanely bright. ... It's a fantastic light. ... "
" ... I go on night walks frequently and need good light for seeing and being seen. ... and do not want to wake up my wife with a bright light. ... This light is silent, if I want it to be and it has multiple levels of brightness with the dimmest allowing night reading and checking on things without overpowering you or others. ... "
" ... Very bright light. ... "
" ... So far no complaints excellent light. ... "
" ... I'm a firefighter/EMT , light works very well at night sene . ... "
" ... This is a great light. ... "
" ... The firefly mode is great for reading or seeing without ruining night vision. ... "
Design
17finish, bright, clip, build quality, pocket
+100%
" ... The warmer color of this light is indeed very natural and pleasing to the eye. ... "
" ... Extremely tough and bright. ... "
" ... About the neutral White. ... "
" ... So this is a very attractive feature to me. ... It came with a good looking holster (which was a pleasant surprise to me because I was convinced I bought one that wasn't a kit, so I was dreading having to go back to academy to find a holster), an extra activation button, spare o-rings, a belt clip and a lanyard (haven't looked at the lanyard in depth yet). ... "
" ... It works well and the anodized finish has held up so far. ... It is functional and reliable, with good fit and finish. ... "
" ... -rugged yet sleek look, easily fits in pocket ... "
" ... This has a black clip, some reviews show it with a brushed silver but this is the newer 2016 model. ... "
" ... It has a very solid and well thought out design. ... "
Product Reliability
16years, light, ago, used, tn12
+63%
-38%
" ... This one turns on on the same function it was on the last time you used it. ... "
" ... I bought this light two years ago. ... "
" ... I bought this on a recommendation from a friend, who has had one for a couple of years. ... "
" ... On the second day of regular use after owning it for a couple of months, I can so far highly recommend it. ... "
" ... The old one edured so much that I am confident I'll be receiving many years of use out of the new one. ... "
" ... A few months ago I purchased the Thrunite tn12 nw. ... "
" ... And I look forward to many more years of service from this one. ... "
" ... I work as a mechanic in the USN and there are a bunch of people at work that use these lights with no issues ever. ... "
Display Clarity
13brightness, brightest, flashlight, light
+100%
" ... Nice and bright (or dim!) ... "
" ... The light is insanely bright. ... "
" ... The brightest setting is insanely bright. ... "
" ... And, who needs 5 levels of brightness anyway? ... Five levels of brightness? ... "
" ... I didn't think it was going to be as bright but yet is super bright. ... "
" ... The updated switch is a HUGE improvement over my TN-42. ... "
" ... Very bright light, I recommend it ... "
" ... The next brightest setting #4, is plenty bright. ... "
Charging
13batteries, 18650, thrunite, rechargeable, orbtronic
+92%
-8%
" ... And bought with the charger you have all you need. ... "
" ... The USB charger is also a really convenient way to charge the battery on the go as well as a nice case for extra batteries. ... "
" ... The battery charger works both as a charger as well as a portable power bank. ... "
" ... I got two 3400mAh orbtronic 18650 batteries as well as the thrunite U1 charger that comes with a battery. ... "
" ... I have been using it off and on for about 7 months and still have not needed to charge battery and I use it w/ out being sparing. ... I have gotten spoiled w/ my LedLenser rechargeable light that hangs from it's magnetic charger. ... "
" ... The first one I bought came with a charger for the battery, as well as an additional battery, and I bought one more. ... "
" ... The charger is a big bonus: you can use it to charge your cell phone or other USB devices that can get an adequate draw from the 18650 batteries. ... "
" ... The battery charges in no time at all. ... "
Controls
12thrunite, switch, brightness, strobe, modes
+58%
-42%
" ... I'm particularly fond of the separate "mode select" button. ... "
" ... I like that the switch and function button are separate. ... Other lights use the same button and every time you turn the light on it’s on the next function. ... "
" ... With an on-off button separate from the brightness selector, and superb brilliance in a small but tough package, this is one of my favorite lights. ... "
" ... -Solid and firm buttons ... "
" ... You can just give a twist to turn on/off in addition to the button, quite handy feature. ... "
" ... Controls are intuitive and power is excellent. ... "
" ... This light is very good in every way possible exception of the light sequence button located at weird place. ... "
Color
12brightness, neutral white, cool white, brightness settings, brighter
+100%
" ... Nice and bright (or dim!) ... "
" ... The brightest setting is insanely bright. ... "
" ... It has many brightness settings and is high quality. ... "
" ... Five levels of brightness? ... "
" ... It is BRIGHT (and the energy-conserving dimmest setting is still bright enough in a total-darkness environment.) ... "
" ... The tint is at its best in higher brightness modes. ... "
" ... More natural colors especially for indoor use. ... "
" ... As others have said, colors are truer than with Cool White lights. ... "
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