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Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Archer 2A Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 213% 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.

Olight Diffuse — Beam distance: 80 m (262 ft)Olight Diffuse — Max candela: 1700 cdOlight Diffuse — Weight: 57.5 g (2.03 oz)Olight Diffuse — Length: 87 mm (3.43 in)Olight Diffuse — Retail price: US$32.99Olight Diffuse — Max lumens: 700 lmThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Beam distance: 365 m (1198 ft)ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Max candela: 33187 cdThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Weight: 68.04 g (2.40 oz)ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Length: 157.48 mm (6.20 in)ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Retail price: US$39.95ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Max lumens: 1020 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32.99Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
33187 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣Tool Kit Or Toolbox Light▣Users Needing Anti Roll Shape▣Users Wanting Waterproof Light
▣Tactical Use▣EDC (everyday Carry)▣Camping▣Hiking▣Power Outages
Common praise
✓Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)✓Anti Roll Pentagon Shape✓Good Output And Runtime✓Convenient Battery With Onboard USB C Charging✓Nice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
✓High Brightness And Long Beam Distance✓Dual Switch Design For Easy And Quick Mode Changes✓Long Runtime With Low Power Firefly Mode Lasting Over 23 Days✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
⚠No Knurling Makes Grip Less Secure⚠Tailcap Is Small And Fiddly To Unscrew⚠No Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)⚠Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
⚠No Clear Size And Weight Details In Some Retailer Descriptions⚠Battery Removal For Charging May Be Less Convenient Than Direct Charging⚠Limited Official Detailed Specifications On Dimensions And Weight

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