Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1025% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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