Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB 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 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4829% 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$45Most expensive
US$35.95Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
200 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdLowest candela
1088 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
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
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
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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