Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite Archer 2A Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 73% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
33187 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
33840 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Tactical useEDC (everyday carry)CampingHikingPower outages
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
High brightness and long beam distanceDual switch design for easy and quick mode changesLong runtime with low power Firefly mode lasting over 23 daysConvenient USB-C charging with included cableDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with waterproof rating
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
No clear size and weight details in some retailer descriptionsBattery removal for charging may be less convenient than direct chargingLimited official detailed specifications on dimensions and weight
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