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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs ThruNite Archer 1C
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 47% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 301% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 301% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 320% 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$33.95Most expensive
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
281 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 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
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes
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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