Reddit reviews ThruNite T10 compact flashlight series, Max 252 Lumen Single CREE LED;Uses one 1.5V AA battery;tail switch and twisting head for single-hand operation;3-mode;Powerful AA Flashlight! (T10 XP-L NW)

I'd really recommend that you consider dropping the AA requirement, OP. You're not going to be able to get "an entry level light that packs an ok punch at a decent price" and feed it AA batteries. The ThruNite T10 is probably as good as it gets for your price range.

But I would give the Atactical A1 some serious consideration, it's a lot more light for the money.

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ThruNite T10 with Ni-MH batteries.

Thrunite T10 NW

Pair it with some Eneloops and you're good to go.

Thrunite T10 is a pretty safe bet, single AA so decent runtime on lower modes and good size (not too big or small). Maxes out at 252 lumens though, so a little brighter than you're asking on the highest setting. Also comes with a diffuser!

This is the older model, they're promising a new one for this year, but the original ETA was January I believe, so who knows when we'll actually get it.

Thrunite T10 is very good light for the starter.


Thrunite TN4A (4XAA) if you want some 18650 level power.


Manker E03H if you like high CRI and a magnet you can attach to your car/or use it as headlamp while fixing your car with both hands.


And ofc Armytek for ruggedness or Zebralight light for their superb UI.

Can I try to convince you to go slightly over budget? Consider the Thrunite T10 for the light. It is $20. And then for the batteries, a 4 pack of eneloops w/ charger is another $18. These batteries will last you pretty much your entire life. They won't have the environmental impact of going through hundreds of alkalines. Alkaline batteries won't be able to effectively power the light on its brightest mode either. And most importantly, consider them as an insurance policy. When an alkaline leaks inside the $20 light, then you need to get another $20 light. But the $18 batteries will never leak, so you come out ahead.

Of course if you forget to charge up the battery some day, pop in an alkaline. But get it out of the light as soon as you get home.

Thrunite Ti5, neutral white for AAA, or T10 for AA. These are pretty comparable, so it's a matter of size versus output and battery capacity.

I'd recommend low-self-discharge (often sold as pre-charged) NiMH rechargeable batteries for these. Panasonic Eneloop is a good brand for NiMH batteries.

I am under the impression that Li Ion doesn't enjoy getting very hot or cold so the car might night be the best place for them.

I bought a ThruNite T10 because it is small and I can use NiMH batteries which I believe can handle abuse a bit better (more suitable for a car with unregulated temperature.) Not to mention that they are considerably cheaper if I abuse them too much.

I may be wrong though. If I am, please, let me know.

If you're looking for a good, bright, budget light, post here using our Recommendation Form. Here is the budget guide I've started compiling:


Under $30 light recommendations

Battery Type|Recommendation|Max Lumens|Price
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Keychain| | |
Button Cell|Streamlight Nano|10 Lumens|$8
Rechargeable|Nitecore Tube|45 Lumens|$10
10180| | |
|Wuben G342|130 Lumens|$17
AAA| | |
Twisty|||
|ThruNite T01|125 Lumens|$10
|Lumintop Worm|110 Lumens|$14
|Thrunite Ti3 (Pocket Clip)|130 Lumens|$17
Clicky|||
|ThruNite Ti5|130 Lumens|$17
|ThruNite Ti5T (Titanium)|130 Lumens|$26
|BLF 348|240 Lumens (With 14500)|$11
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2 x AAA| | |
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AA| | |
|ThruNite T10|252 Lumens|$24
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2 x AA| | |
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CR123A/RCR123A| | |
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18650| | |
EDC| | |
|BLF A6|1600 Lumens|$27
|Convoy S2+ (No Pocket Clip)|1000 Lumens|$16
Thrower| | |
|Convoy C8|1000 Lumens|$20
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Headlamp| | |
|Petzl Tikka|100 Lumens|$26
|Petzl e+lite(ultra compact)|26 Lumens|$25

Possibly the Thrunite T10. The neutral white version is currently listed as over $30 on Amazon, but I assume that will go back down to the regular $20 after they get more in stock. It matches your AA high-CRI with a sub-lumen mode, and is fairly deep carry. Only thing is that it's a reverse-clicky... I've had it for a few weeks now, and I don't really mind that too much. It also comes with a nice lantern diffuser, and is cheap enough to buy on a whim. If it isn't a good fit, it's great to store in a vehicle with a lithium primary.

Here's Some:

ThorFire TG06S(500lm only with 14500, lower brightness with AA)


ThruNite t10(252lm, AA)

ThruNite Ti3(120lm, AAA)


ThruNite Ti5(100lm, AAA)


Olight i3e(120/90lm depending on model, AAA)

I'd go for the ThruNite T10 NW personally, as a bonus it works with Amazon Prime. That or the Acebeam L10.

These used to be $20. Don’t know if they discontinued or have an updated model, but I like mine and maybe you can find one for $20 still

ThruNite T10 compact flashlight series, Max 252 Lumen Single CREE LED;Uses one 1.5V AA battery;tail switch and twisting head for single-hand operation;3-mode;Powerful AA Flashlight! (T10 XP-L NW) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B498P3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P0F-Bb1KM4V07

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T10 XP-L NW

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I need more AA lights in my life. Thanks!

I'll go with the Thrunite T10, thanks!

ThruNite T10.

Thanks for doing this.

I would also choose the Thrunite T10

Thanks for the giveaway!

I'm currently carrying the [Thrunite T10], and I recommend it for your needs.

It's currently $24, tail click, tail stand, and has an option for neutral white as well as cool white. Haven't had any issues with it yet, but I hear that Thrunite has good warranty and customer service

Atactical A1 or ThruNite T10.

>I'd like to not have to finish a trip without a light because this one gave out mid trip.

I'd suggest getting a single AA light as a backup. I recently picked up the Thrunite T10 and have been quite pleased with it.

Someone mentioned a bunch of 90 headlamps which all of those are great but don't have built-in charging. Is built-in charging a must?

The Klarus AR10 seems like you're best option technically because of the 90 swivel head and built-in charging but the modes really suck on it. No Moonlight mode and the 10 lumens to 150 lumens is a huge jump. I would easily suggest any of those other non-rechargeable headlamps over this light. Sure you'll need to bring an extra battery but technically those headlamps are half the weight of the AR10 if it means anything.

The advantage of those headlamps are the better modes. The HC30 has 5 excellently spaced modes and can be had for $50. The Wizard has a few additional modes and a lower low and great durability. And the H600Fd has even more amazing modes on it with excellent Firefly modes and enough levels of output for every situation (durability is also excellent). I do have experience with all three of these headlamps which I ended up sticking with the H600Fd because of the excellent modes. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for the Giveaway!

Sounds fun, thanks for the doing this!

I'll have to pick the ThruNite T10 as well.

Sweet deal! Would prefer the TIP CRI, but it is above 40 usd from amazon :(

The thrunite ti10 may fill a nice spot as a nightstand light though! NW obviously. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01B498P3O

Oh, otherwise I guess a neat little emisar d4, 4000k xp-g2 from intloutdoor would fulfill the price limit extremely well! It is not amazon though, so I guess it is a long stretch

Always love a giveaway.
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Thank you very much!

You'd have to find a stand, but this style of light on Amazon tends to be really good for the price. I have a different one that's out of stock now, but I've dropped it more than a couple times onto concrete from about head height and it's still going strong.

If you want a flashlight, the Thunite T10 is pretty fantastic for the price.

Thanks!

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This would be my first real light

If by some miracle I win, I would like neutral white. Thanks for doing this!

So ₫913559.53 giveaway (/s)

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thanks for doing this! :)

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ThruNite T10 compact flashlight series, Max 252 Lumen Single CREE LED;Uses one 1.5V AA battery;tail switch and twisting head for single-hand operation;3-mode;Powerful AA Flashlight! (T10 NW XP-L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B498P3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yfHnzbPRPZE04

I really like the Thrunite T10. So much so that I've bought 2. I bought CW in September and carried it everyday until the clip got caught on my car door as I was getting out. The clip came off and got run over. I've been told that I can email thru ite and they'll send me another but I've just attached it to my key ring and it's great to have on there! It's only about 3.5 inches in length half and inch wide. It's got a deep carry clip, and 3 modes. The highest gives you 252 lumens. To me it's totally worth it.

ThruNite T10 compact flashlight series, Max 252 Lumen Single CREE LED;Uses one 1.5V AA battery;tail switch and twisting head for single-hand operation;3-mode;Powerful AA Flashlight! (T10 NW XP-L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B498P3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zPuhAbSGBFB3W

Perhaps the thrunite T10 xpl NW?