Comparison Console
Olight S1 Mini Baton 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 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% 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 S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 475% 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$50Most expensive
US$35.95Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
2500 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
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
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture
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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