Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 149% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 149% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% 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$33.95Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
10 m (33 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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 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 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
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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