Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 516% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.9Most expensive
US$35.95Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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