Comparison Console
Olight Oclip Pro S vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$45.99Most expensive
US$35.95Cheapest
Weight
53 g (1.87 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8640 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Hiking and campingInspection tasksSearch and rescue signalingNighttime outdoor useHands-free tasks
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Multi-color lighting options including high-purity 365 nm UV lightCompact, lightweight and portable with strong clip and magnet mountLong runtime in Moonlight mode up to 144 hoursSolid build quality with anodized 6061 aluminum bodyEasy mode selection via rotating dial and side switch
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Common complaints
Turbo mode peak output only sustained for one minute before stepping downNon-removable internal batteryFamiliarity required to fully utilize complex multi-mode interface
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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