Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs ThruNite Archer Pro V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% 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 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 1974% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)
65 g (2.29 oz)
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
21600 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
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
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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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