Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs ThruNite Archer Pro 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 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 428% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 428% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
21600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Compact and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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