Comparison Console
Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 130% 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$31Cheapest
US$35.95Most expensive
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
200 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cdLowest candela
1088 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Technical inspection (e.g., document verification, banknote check)Outdoor activities (camping, hiking)Medical and family use
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Compact portable design comparable to a penHigh color rendering index (CRI 90) for natural color renderingUV light useful for detecting counterfeit currency and documentsLong runtime on low mode (up to 75 hours)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and stainless steel switchEffective waterproof and impact resistance (IP68, 1 meter)
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
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes
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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