Thrunite T10 Flashlight Review

Thrunite has released the T10, a flashlight offering a single Cree XP-L HD emitter, and 14500/AA support. Read on for more about the T10!

---

Official Specs and Features

Here’s a link to the Thrunite T10 flashlight product page.

Versions

Just two, a cool white and neutral white version.  There’s also a [discontinued] T10T – a titanium version.

MSRP

$23.95, but even at Thrunite the price has dropped to $21.95.  And often the coupon code “Thrunite” will take 5% off the cost.

---

Short Review

Superb build quality, multicell support make this a great little pocket light, but it could use an emitter upgrade from the aging XP-L.

Long Review

The Big Table

Thrunite T10
Emitter:	Cree XP-L (V6)
Price in USD at publication time:	$21.95
Cell:	1×14500 (or 1xAA)
Runtime
LVP?	?
Switch Type:	Mechanical
On-Board Charging?	No
Claimed Lumens (lm)	252
Claimed Throw (m)	65
Candela (Calculated) in cd (at 30s)	129lux @ 3.571m = 1645cd
Throw (Calculated) (m)	81.1 (124.8% of claim)^
All my Thrunite reviews!

^ Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my hobby. I use hobbyist-level equipment for testing, including some I made myself. Try not to get buried in the details of manufacturer specifications versus measurements recorded here; A certain amount of difference (say, 10 or 15%) is perfectly reasonable.

What’s Included

• Thrunite T10
• Diffuser cone
• Spare O-ring
• Pocket clip
• Carrying tin
• Manual

Package and Manual

The package is superb.  There’s a tin inside a cardboard sleeve.  This packaging seems a little bit excessive, namely because I’ll never use a tin like this for carrying the light or… much, really.  But it does cause the light to arrive from shipment in perfect condition.

The manual is finally right.  It’s a big fold-out sheet but the folds match the sections on the manual.  So, the sheet can be unfolded two-folds, and the whole English manual is shown.  Flipped over, and another entire language is displayed.  I really wish more manufacturers would get this right!

Build Quality and Disassembly

I have been extremely pleased with the build quality of this light.  The only thing I don’t like is the anodizing, but that’s nit-picking.  The light is very …. well you know that feeling heavy tools have?  This small light has that.  Very “fit” and considered build.  The most striking aspect of the light is immediately the bezel, which has a stainless steel appearance.  It’s probably aluminum (not even a hint of magnetism in it), but it could be actual stainless.  Either way, it’s a very nice crown to this T10.

I’m also very pleased with the clip.  More on it later in the Carry section, but I love how well thought it is – it’s easily removable and allows for a deep carry.

Back to the build.  This light has perfectly lubed threads, which – though they don’t seem to be ACME threads, do operate very smoothly with no hint of cross action.  The tailcap is also threaded, but I wasn’t able to get it unscrewed (with little effort).

Others have disassembled similar Thrunite lights for emitter swaps.  I think the bezel will unscrew on this light as well, and in my opinion, that’s a huge bonus.  The XP-L emitter here is quite dated and this little body would benefit from an emitter upgrade.

Size

This light is a fantastic size for in-pocket carry.  In fact, for the first few days of using the light, I didn’t even install the clip, and carried the T10 as a third light, deep in my pockets.  I love it there.  Plenty of room for another 18650 or two on the topside, while having a functional backup.

Here are some size comparison shots.

Retention

The T10 package includes a pocket clip, which comes uninstalled.  It’s a tension clip, and easy to install or uninstall.  It’s not too easy to uninstall though – it doesn’t seem to separate unintentionally.    There’s nothing else unless you count the tin (which I don’t.)

  

Power

Two options for powering this small light:  AA, or 14500.  The higher voltage of the 14500 cells will in fact provide higher output but at the cost of shorter (and strangely terminating) runtimes.

I’ve read that the T10 doesn’t have low voltage protection.  AA (Eneloop) termination on the High runtime was 0.857V.  14500 termination on the High runtime was 3.27V. (EVVA 800mAh protected).  Note that on the high runtime, the cutoff for the 14500 was very dramatic, and (if someone forced me to guess), timed.  Timed cutoffs probably do mean a lack of LVP, so if you run an already-low 14500, you may run into issues.

User Interface and Operation

The interface on the T10 is a single reverse tail clicky.  Reverse tail clickies are probably my favorite ….  at least of the mechanical switch variety because they can be leveraged for so much fun.  Namely, mode changing while “on.”  And of course, almost negligible chance of accidental activation.

Here’s the UI table:

State	Action	Result
Off	Click	On (Mode memory)
Off	Half Click or Hold	No Action
On	Click	Off
On	Half Click OR Loosen head, tighten head within 2 seconds OR Double click	Mode cycle (F>L>H)
Any	Loosen Head	Lockout

LED and Beam

The emitter of choice in this Thrunite is a Cree XP-L.  The beam really isn’t all that bad of a tint, and the shape is great for this small type light.

Beamshots

These beamshots are always with the following settings:  f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and manual 5000K exposure.

14500:

AA:

Random Comparisons and Competitive Options….

There are a bunch of Armytek lights, and a few lesser known brands (one by Skilhunt that’s probably great!) that are similar to the T10.  The T10 has great build quality, is rather inexpensive, and the emitter can be swapped relatively easily.  This seems like a good option.

Conclusion

What I like

• AA/14500 support
• Size is great for pocket carry
• Feels like a quality tool

What I don’t like

• Anodizing seems a touch thin.

---

Notes

• Thanks to Thrunite for sending this light for review!  I received this light at no cost but was not paid to write this review.
• This content originally appeared at zeroair.org.  Please visit there for the best experience!
• For flashlight-related patches, stickers, and gear, head over to PhotonPhreaks.com!
• Use my amazon.com referral link if you’re willing to help support making more reviews like this one!
• Please support me on Patreon! I deeply appreciate your support!