Comparison Console
Streamlight Stylus Pro vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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$25.95Most expensive
Weight
46.9 g (1.65 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
100 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
950 cdLowest candela
2245 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
480 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AAA alkaline
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8
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
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProfessional inspectionElectriciansMechanicsFirst respondersOutdoor enthusiasts
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designGood value for priceReliable and sturdy build qualityConsistent 100 lumens outputEasy one-handed operation
Compact size and weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
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)
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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