Comparison Console
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13500% 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$40Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
62.4 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
Length
168.6 mm (6.64 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
130 cdLowest candela
2400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
23 m (75 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
USB rechargeable, full recharge in approx. 4.5 hours
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Close-up workHands-free lightingEDC use
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Common praise
Bright and evenly diffused light ideal for close-up tasksUSB rechargeable with convenient charge indicatorIntegrated magnet and pocket clip for versatile hands-free useCompact and lightweight design suitable for EDC
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Common complaints
Limited beam distance and max runtime may not suit all outdoor tasksIPX4 water resistance only (not waterproof)
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
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