Anyone tried swapping led with MT-G2?
Mike
I got to looking into the LED on the lowest setting and noticed spots. Is this normal, or a bad LED?
You can measure the output?
If the output is ok, I didnt worry about it
I have no way to measure it correctly. The spots are not black, so I presumed it to be normal.
UV image added above ^
I ordered the TC20 because after doing research, it seems this is still the brightest 26650 flashlights and is brighter than the newly released Acebeam EC50 III with same emitter. However, Iām really nervous that I will get one with greenish tint. I already have the DQG Tiny III v3 7xXPG2 which I like alot because of the creamy tint and small size. I also have the SC-02 ordered several weeks ago but waiting for arrival. I doubt I will use the SC-02 that much as it is dimmer than the DQG and TC20 but I wanted to try an MT-G2 flashlight. Also Haikelite user interface is improving alot and Iām in love with their recent MT09R monster flashlight.
Where do you order the tc20?
On Thruniteās website.
They dont ship to brazil :cry: :person_facepalming: :weary:
Have you tried Amazon? Or you can send Thrunite an email to see who sells to Brazil.
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Rechargeable-Tactical-Flashlight-Capacity/dp/B078JYVJCS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1520106136&sr=8-1&keywords=THRUNITE+TC20
The problem to order in amazonā¦ā¦
Amazon request the full fee tax for our āarmed robberyās brazil costā, I can buy almost 3 TC20 which this amount :person_facepalming:
Out of stock, they sent an email for me :cry:
Charles,
Could you elaborate a bit on pros/cons of TC20 vs DQG? Iām attracted to DQG becuase it is substantially smaller - that makes a large difference for me as to whether light actually gets used or remains a shelf queen. Everything else about the TC20 seems better to me, wondering if itās worth it for extra size.
Price:
DQG won! no matter with or without coupon code for both lights.
Machining & built quality:
TC20 won! DQG has no comparison.
Size:
DQG is much smaller, But TC20 has built-in charger, very Convenience in case of emergencies, camping & travel. All you need is a power bank.
Beam & tint:
I like DQG NW V2 better, Tint is cream white 5000k similar to my Emisar D4 XP-G2 S4 3D. I also like big even hotspot from TIR.
TC20 NW has good tint & beam ,but you can clear notice tint shift in close distance. However, TC20 is much brighter.
Reliability:
All my Thrunite flashlight refuses to die no matter how I abuse them. One of my DQG broken because the switch failed.
Others:
DQG has a very small switch, hard to find in the dark, It also feels kinda weak.
TC20 has a soft clicky feel switch with battery indicator built-in.
I love both lights! If I can only pick oneā¦ā¦ā¦. Thrunite TC20!
I like thrunite lightsā¦ user interface, and their driverā¦
You do not help
I will have to buy both.
Iāve always wanted that DQG 26650, glad I didnāt get it yet since now itās on itās 3rd version.
Wondering why Charles said the Machining/Build quality has no comparison? Iāve read the Machining and Annodizing was good, (Itās good on my DQG 18650 Tiny 1st) And the knurling on 26650 Tint III it looks great. Unless heās just referring to the switch. Not sure if thereās been switch issues on the 26650 v3 like there was on the most recent 18650 versions.
Donāt see really how we can compare a 7x TIR LED to a single reflectored LED, isnāt the DQG more of a flooder? Yeah theyāre both compact, high output 26650, but birds of a different feather I thought. Got to have both.
If you use your finger across DQG body up & down, you will feel many sharp edges around all over the body (stainless bezel, heat sink fins & lanyard hole). All my acebeam/Thrunite/Olight/Fenix have machining Chamfer for every single edge. So, you wonāt fell any sharp edge in your hand.
I have two DQG 26650, one doesnāt pass my waterproof test & some minor Scratches on TIR lens. Another one received with broken O-ring & did not incoulde any spare o-ring. I never have such problems with Thrunite flashlights.
OK thanks for clarifying that! I just checked my DQG 18650 and it also has the sharp edges compared to the TC20
I love the DQG for that, wish more lights were this aggressive in the knurling. :heart_eyes:
Itās how close this Thrunite gets that makes me want it.