Comparison Console
Olight S2 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 17% 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 S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 375% 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 S2 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 375% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 105% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$35.95Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1088 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
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
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
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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