Review: ThruNite Neutron 2C V3 with Ramping Firmware

I am kind of surprised this one hasn’t had a lot of attention with the Ramping firmware , upgrades and all.

The Big monster lumens lights taking over all the attention now days?

Or has it been reviewed to death already that I didn’t see?

Hey robo how are you doing man? I kinda feel Thrunite is primarily known for their big guns, especially their monster thrower TN42. Their sub $50 lights are just not discussed here extensively. However at the same time they do have a fan base here.
The Neutron 2C V3 is a good example of a solid performing light, but without the mind boggling specs. You really need to have one to truly appreciate it. It reminds me a bit of the Thrunite TN4A; another great performer that just isn’t discussed a lot either.

All good points hIKARInoob ……… I kind of feel like the attention now days is mostly on the Big , High output lights also , no matter what brand really.
These smaller lights though are the biggest part of what I use personally for 80% of anything I do with flashlights to be honest.

Don’t get me wrong , I do have a lot of nice throwers in the collection and I use them when I can or if they are needed , but as I say for most of the normal usage and EDC the Neutron and other lights of similar size (or smaller) just seem a lot more practical.

Curious what the length of this is with the 18350/16340 shorty tube?

94mm with the short tube.

>> 94mm with the short tube.

My 2+ year old 1000lm nitecore HC30 is 98mm w/18650. When is someone going to make a decent NW/WW 18350 light w/reflector that is actually small?

Thanks guys for the measurements!

Eagtac DX3B Mini:

(Been out for over a year)

  • Length: 3.2 inches (82 mm)
  • Smooth aluminum reflector

LED Options:

  • CREE XHP50.2 K2 Cool White LED
  • CREE XHP50.2 J4 Neutral White LED
  • CREE XHP35 HD E4 Cool White LED
  • CREE XHP35 HI E2 Cool White LED
  • CREE XHP35 HD Neutral White LED
  • CREE XHP35 HI Neutral White LED

Also:

Eagtac DX3B Mini Pro

  • Length: 3.4 inches (86 mm)
  • Smooth aluminum reflector
  • Adds tail magnet / black clip / 18650 ext. tube
    (Same LED options)

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My 18350 flashlight thread: List of 18350 flashlights (currently available)

Thanks for the suggestion (and I’ve been following your 18350 thread). But, alas, the eagletac has a lowest mode of around 20lm, complete deal breaker for me. Guess I should’ve included need for sub-lumen mode (or something close) in my post…

Even without your sub-lumen mode requirement being reveled in your post I would have still wanted to make it known there are decent smaller NW reflector18350 lights. The main attraction of the Eagtacs is having XHP emitters and outputs up to 2480lm (1830lm ANSI) from such a small light.

Since you’re following the thread I’m sure you’re aware of these Jetbeams, but I thought I’d mention they’re even shorter than the Eagtacs, with low modes of 1.1lm & 5lm, although there’s no NW/WW option. I’m not sure how difficult it would be to swap LED’s on a Jetbeam.

The EC-R16 in particular is incredibly small for a reflector light.

(Note they’re listed by Jetbeam as 16340, however it’s been confirmed they also can accept 18350)

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Jetbeam E20R

  • 76.45mm length
  • SST40 N4 BC
  • Lowest mode 1.1lm

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Jetbeam / Niteye EC-R16

  • 71mm length
  • Cree XP-L
  • Lowest mode 5lm

Does this have the exact same knurling as the TC20?

It is pretty darn close…………….

Wow nice close up pic. It looks the same to me, does it feel any different?

The TC20 knurling is about the best of any light I own, on par with DQG. It prompts me to consider other Thrunites.

Same with the UI.

They feel pretty much the same also , like the regular Thrunite knurling usually feels on both really.

Does this have LVP?

Charts with amperage missing?

There is NO tail switch on this new model and ALL functions are through the side switch , which is a nice looking metallic one. There is also a small indicator light in the very center of the switch button that is a constant on , blue in color , when the light is powered on. This same indicator light is also a Low voltage indicator and RED in color when the battery voltage starts getting low. The Low voltage warning will start blinking at first and when the cell is more near depleted , then the indicator light is a constant red , until the Low Voltage Protection will turn the light off when the cell gets to the low voltage level

Something going on with the server on Postimage……heres the charts…………

Okay thanks, so it has LVP (shut off)

I wasn’t sure because I don’t see that in the description on Thrunite’s website, It’s probably in the user manual which I think can be downloaded there. EDIT: no user manual downloads there.

Not sure why you mentioned in your reply about it not having a tail switch?

that was actually a quote from the above review.