Comparison Console
Olight Oclip Pro S vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 119% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
53 g (1.87 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8640 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX6
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
10 m (33 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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
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
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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