Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs ThruNite Archer 2A Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1357% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1357% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16014% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdLowest candela
33187 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Tactical useEDC (everyday carry)CampingHikingPower outages
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
High brightness and long beam distanceDual switch design for easy and quick mode changesLong runtime with low power Firefly mode lasting over 23 daysConvenient USB-C charging with included cableDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with waterproof rating
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
No clear size and weight details in some retailer descriptionsBattery removal for charging may be less convenient than direct chargingLimited official detailed specifications on dimensions and weight
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