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ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs ThruNite Archer 2A 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 41% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3543% 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$30Most expensive
US$29Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
101.1 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
450 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
4232 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
672 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
2 AA batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum with titanium-coated stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesPower outagesHome emergency use
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Compact and lightweight designDual-switch interface for tactical and daily useGood runtime and mode variety relative to battery typeDurability with IPX8 waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Lower maximum output compared to newer models like the Archer 2A CUses standard AA batteries instead of rechargeable battery packSome may find beam distance limited compared to high-end tactical flashlights
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