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Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 127% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
2400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Common praise
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Common complaints
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
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