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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