EDITOR'S NOTE: I published this review from my iPhone and the result was that I had missed a save, the most up to date version. I have gone back, the day after I posted the review, and put in the updates.

The 1xAA market is SO competitive right now. The Eagletac D25, in both the twisty and clicky versions, is a great light. The SC 52 from Zebralight is very good too. These two, for the last few years, have been tossing back and forth the title of best 1xAA production EDC light, with shifts caused by upgrades in the body tubes, UIs, and emitters. It has been a two horse race for a while. Enter a third horse. The T10T by Thrunite is a titanium version of the T10A. There is also a stainless version, the T10S. All three are very, very strong lights. The question is whether its merely a competitor for the title, or the actual title holder.

Here is the product page. The T10T costs $59.95. Here is a written review. Here is a video review. Here is a link to Amazon, where you can find the Thrunite T10T, and all proceeds benefit the site when you purchase things through this link:

Here is my review sample:

Twitter Review Summary: Not the best, but my favorite all around 1xAA EDC light available.

Design: 2

The T10T is just a simple titanium tube, with six milled lines on the head. The head has a very slight taper to it as it approaches the light producing end of the light. It is not flashy. But boy do I like the looks of the light. Its absolutely stunning, especially when all cleaned up and polished. There is nothing to dislike about the T10T's design. Even the aluminum and stainless steel models are nice looking, but not quite as nice (this is titanium after all).

The simple looks are complemented by the metal tailswitch, an excellent pocket clip, and a good tailcap, perfect for tailstanding. Thrunite hit every bullet point with this light and the design stands up well against the best stuff on the market.

Here is a size comparison of the T10T next to a AA battery.

The performance numbers are decent. The total lumens output is is found on medium (20 lumens for 2,340 minutes) and is 46,800. The lumens:weight is 79.34 lumens per ounce.

Fit and Finish: 1

The threads are clean and smooth. The pocket clip is nicely centered. The parts of the light are well made. But the clicky, the metal switch in the tailcap, leaves a lot to be desired. It feels squashy and unstable. Its not so bad that it is broken, but there have been a few times when I have thought I had turned the light on, only to find out I hadn't. A stiffer spring would be a huge upgrade.

Grip: 2

Thanks to a good length to diameter ratio, an excellent pocket clip that considers how the light will fit in your hand in use and a thoughtful tailcap design, the T10T is excellent in the hand, even with the uber clean titanium.

There is not a check, knurl, or bit of crosshatching. Its just smooth, but again, its not that big a deal.

Carry: 2

Though the clip is a bit wide, the form factor here is excellent. Nothing about this light makes it hard to carry. Its nicely rounded with ZERO sharp edges. It goes in and out of the pocket with ease. Its just nice.

Additionally, while this isn't the most compact 1xAA light I have seen it is certainly not bad, given its battery and the space necessary to accomodate a clicky. All of this adds up to a very good light in the pocket with no complaints.

Output: 1

I don't want to say 169 or so lumens isn't enough. It probably is, but it is not close to state of the art (which can be found on the Zebralight SC52) and, worse than that, its right on the edge. At 200 lumens there is very light you can't do, especially in an EDC role. Less than that, say around 150, and you are right on the edge. You can still get a lot done, of course, but I'd be much happier with 200 lumens. The .2 lumens is just perfect for a low.

Runtime: 2

147 hours on the moonlight low and more than a hour on high is damn good. There are lights that do better, again the Zebralight SC52 comes to mind, but something can be very good without being the best.

Beam Type: 2

With a nice balance between spill and hotspot, the profile is exactly what you'd want in a do-everything EDC light.

Beam Quality: 2

One of the better beams I have seen in a light less than $100. No artifacts, weird shadows or shapes, a great truly neutral tint. Very, very good.

UI: 2

Here is where the T10T differentiates itself from the rest of the market. First you can use the light like a normal, mode memory clicky. But you can also turn on the light, tighten the head, and use it as a twisty. This flexibility is a huge upgrade from the normal twisty or clicky. More than a few lights can do this, but it works well here.

Hands Free: 2

The light tailstands:

It doesn't roll thanks to the pocket clip. And its not agony when held between your teeth. Overall, this is a very good light when you are otherwise unable to hold it.

Overall Score: 18 out of 20

The Competition

Oh man, there is really no competition. Everything about the T10T is better than the Fenix PD22. Its not even really close. This light represents new generation of lights, ones that incorporate perhaps the most important feature on a modern light--a truly useful and low low. Compared to the Eagletac D25 and the Zebralight SC52, both of which I have owned and reviewed, I like the T10T better. It is not objectively better, the SC52, for example has a higher high and better runtimes, but I LIKE the T10T better. It's UI is much nicer than either "insert animal name" flashlight. The low here is better than the Eagletac and the UI crushes the finnicky Zebralight. I could see reasonable minds disagreeing, but this is my favorite and is far superior to the PD22. This light shows you just how far behind Fenix is in the EDC market space.