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ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs ThruNite BSS W1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23667% 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.

ThruNite Archer 1A V2 — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)ThruNite Archer 1A V2 — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)ThruNite Archer 1A V2 — Retail price: US$30ThruNite Archer 1A V2 — Max lumens: 180 lmThruNite Archer 1A V2 — Max runtime: 24480 minThruNite BSS W1 — Weight: 51.5 g (1.82 oz)ThruNite BSS W1 — Length: 67 mm (2.64 in)ThruNite BSS W1 — Retail price: US$24ThruNite BSS W1 — Max lumens: 693 lmThruNite BSS W1 — Max runtime: 103 minWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$30Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Users Needing Aa Battery Compatibility▣Versatile Brightness Modes▣Those Preferring Side Switch Mode Control
▣EDC For New Users▣Compact Small EDC Use▣Deep Pocket Carry
Common praise
✓Good Build Quality✓User Friendly Interface With Dual Switches✓Versatile Modes Including Firefly And Strobe✓Uses Widely Available Aa Or 14500 Batteries
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip✓Affordable Price Point✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface
Common complaints
⚠Tailstand Stability Varies By Sample⚠Output Limited Compared To Larger Battery Flashlights⚠Side Switch May Lack Explicit Low Battery Indicator
⚠Short Turbo Runtime (1 Minute Before Stepdown)⚠Microusb Charging Instead Of USB C⚠No Lockout Mode Except Mechanical Twist⚠Green Tint On Lower Modes⚠LED Centering Not Perfect

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