Comparison Console
Olight S1 Mini Baton vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% 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 S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
2500 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 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
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
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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