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Olight Diffuse vs ThruNite Archer Pro 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 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
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 and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
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 is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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