Comparison Console
Acebeam UC3A vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 670% 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$34.9Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cdLowest candela
2400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Keychain CarryCampingSignalingEmergency KitsBackup Flashlight UseDog WalkingBag Or Glove Box Carry
Everyday Carry (EDC)Users Needing Aa Battery CompatibilityVersatile Brightness ModesThose Preferring Side Switch Mode Control
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For SizeVersatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And ModesDual Switches For Main And Auxiliary LightsUSB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa CompatibilityDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 RatingMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseLong Runtime On Lower ModesWide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
Good Build QualityUser Friendly Interface With Dual SwitchesVersatile Modes Including Firefly And StrobeUses Widely Available Aa Or 14500 Batteries
Common complaints
Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step DownMain Leds Have Low Cri (~70)Cannot Use Main And Side Lights SimultaneouslySwitches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The MiddleNo Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes
Tailstand Stability Varies By SampleOutput Limited Compared To Larger Battery FlashlightsSide Switch May Lack Explicit Low Battery Indicator
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