Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% 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 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% 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$40.75Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
2400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)
97 m (318 ft)
Max runtime
Unknown
24480 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
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