Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% 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$32.99Cheapest
US$35.95Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
10350 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
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
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 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
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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