Comparison Console
Olight Oclip Pro 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 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% 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 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 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Oclip Pro 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$46Most 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
500 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
4650 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8640 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated 580mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX5
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminium alloy and plastic
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Hands-free tasksOutdoor useProfessional and industrial workNight vision preservationEmergency signaling
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting modes including red lightStrong magnetic base and clip for multiple mounting optionsGood runtime with moonlight mode up to 144 hoursEasy USB-C chargingDurable IPX5 rated housing
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
Limited maximum beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot focusable beamMostly suitable for close to mid-range useRed light modes may be less bright for some tasks
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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