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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 479% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 479% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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$31Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cdLowest candela
2245 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Technical Inspection (e.g., Document Verification, Banknote Check)Outdoor Activities (camping, Hiking)Medical And Family Use
EDC Pocket CarryDaily CarryCampingHikingOutdoor 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 WeightUSB C ChargingSimple Two Mode UiPleasant Beam Profile With Tir OpticGood Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum BodyLockout Feature To Prevent Accidental Activation
Common complaints
No Included BatteryNon RechargeableRelatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger FlashlightsUv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes
Non Replaceable Internal BatteryGreen Tint To The Beam Due To Sst 20 LEDSome Accidental Tail Switch Activations Without LockoutFrustrating User Interface Compared To Traditional AaasNo Mechanical Click SwitchSlippery Smooth Body With Minimal Knurling
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