Comparison Console
Streamlight Stylus Pro 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2056% 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$22.99Cheapest
US$35.95Most expensive
Weight
46.9 g (1.65 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
100 lmLowest output
200 lmHighest output
Max candela
950 cdLowest candela
1088 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AAA alkaline
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProfessional inspectionElectriciansMechanicsFirst respondersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designGood value for priceReliable and sturdy build qualityConsistent 100 lumens outputEasy one-handed operation
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
No built-in rechargeable option on AAA modelNo pocket clip included with some sellers, clip removableNo electronic lockout to prevent accidental activationNo mode memory on power cycleLimited water resistance (IPX4)
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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