The shorter cells will work , However I did notice with the flattop unprotected cells I tried , good bump of the tail end or head end will cause a quick flicker.
If you do not jar the light hard they work fine though.
I quit questioning the names they give a lot of these lights and accessories a long time ago , as some of them get really weird.
Better TC20 than Short Bright or something like that though……lol
The TC20 is already $46 less than the EC50 Gen II or Gen III , with both at regular price.
With 20% off , or an extra $17 off , the TC20 is hands down the best choice in my opinion , since they are both about equal in size , output and performance.
I forgot to mention i received my tc20 in cool white… its a very good light and Would even consider as a EDC light for me. Thrunite are very reliable and user interface is awesome… just the way i want it.
I wish thrunite use 26650 in their tactical light.
I’ve always felt $100+ on a single XHP50/70 light with boost driver (single cell) is completely bonkers, no matter how premium a brand is. Thrunite’s pricing makes the TC20 a much more lovable light to me.
Sometimes I find it impossible to hold back on a purchase if I really like a light. 9 months is a long time still but I've been known to have a lot of will power, but obviously not with flashlights. Last couple of weeks I picked up a ea81, dx80, q8, mf02, tn42 and now the tc20. This madness needs to stop ..... unless astrolux really puts out some winners!