“The TN12 (2016) XP-L is a portable & practical EDC LED flashlight, which adopts latest CREE XP-L V6 LED to make output up to 1100 lumen.”

Overview :

• Adopts CREE XP-L V6 LED with a lifespan of 50,000 hours.
• Uses one 18650 rechargeable battery or two CR123A batteries (not included).
• Max output: 1100 lumens with XP-L V6.
• Working voltage: 2.7V – 9V.
• Versatile mode(Tested with a ThruNite 3400mAh 18650 battery):

1. Turbo (1100 lumens /95 minutes)
2. Strobe (1100 lumens /3.8 hours)
3. High (435 lumens /4.2 hours)
4. Medium (175 lumens /11.8 hours)
5. Low (18 lumens /5.5 days)
6. Firefly (0.4 lumens /74 days).

• Peak beam intensity: 12800 cd.
• Max beam distance: 226 meters.
• Reverse polarity protection design to protect from improper battery installation.
• Aircraft-grade aluminum body.
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish.
• Toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating.
• Smooth reflector gives perfect beam and throw.
• Dimension: 143mm (Length)*25.4mm (Diameter).
• Weight: only 86g (without batteries)
• Accessories: Holster x 1, Spare O-rings x 2, Lanyard x 1, Tail Cap x 1, Pocket Clip x 1.

First Look :

Flashlight in it’s box :

Package Contains :

• Flashlight
• Holster
• User manual
• “Thank you” card
• Lanyard
• 2x O-rings
• Pocket Clip
• Extra rubber boot

A closer look :

Flashlight is slightly longer compared to classic 18650 lights (143mm) due to the space tail switch and e-switch takes :

Flashlight has a SMO reflector and AR coated lens :

It changes modes through the e-switch (and tailcap switch works as an on/off switch) :

And the very nice logo (+info) on the opposite side :

Tail switch (on/off function) :

Clip (removable) :

Nice , “square” & anodized threads :

Flashlight’s Parts :

You can see in order : the tailcap ,the flashlight head , battery tube and one 18650 battery for reference

Flashlight head , you can see the spring is gold plated :

Tailcap :

Flashlight’s Holster :

Holster is designed for TN12 , perfect fit ! :

Also it’s slim too , so it doesn’t add much space .

Disassembly :

Led can be easily changed :

Led is on Copper mcpcb .

Reflector has threads , and it’s screwed inside the “bezel” .

How it works (&modes) :

Flashlight uses the switch at the taicap for on/off function . E-switch navigates easilly through modes , with a short press(Firefly – Low – Medium – High – Turbo) . Long press activates Strobe Also flashlight has mode memory .

Firefly mode is fantastic ! It is ULTRA low .

Measurements :

NCR18650GA 3500mAh was used in all measurements

Lumens on highest setting (high mode) : 1032

Tailcap measurements (amp draw) :

• Firefly – 1.7mA
• Low – 40.5mA
• Medium – 0.30A
• High – 0.84A
• Turbo – 3.18A

Runtimes :

Factory Runtimes using 18650 :

• Turbo (95 minutes)
• Strobe (3.8 hours)
• High (4.2 hours)
• Medium (11.8 hours)
• Low (5.5 days)
• Firefly (74 days)

My test , with thermal data :

Notes : When voltage drops below 3 Volts , flashlights blinks every 8 seconds .

PWM :

Led in lower modes uses PWM , but the frequency is so high that it can’t be seen (even by sensitive flashaholics’ eyes ).

Intensity :

TN12 (2016) : 11.87kcd

Beamshots :

Wall @ 12m ( ISO 250 , S 1/8 ) :

Medium :

High :

Turbo :

Wall @ 12m ( Different camera setting , ISO 250 , S 1/15 , closer to eyes’ view ) :
Turbo :

Conclusion :

A very nice flashlight from ThruNite , made from high quality components . Flashlight is ideal for both inside a house or outside use . Combines flood with some good amount of throw , and long runtimes even on the highest settings . Recommended !

Comment if you want me to check something on the flashlight , or tell your opinion . Thanks !

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