Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs ThruNite T1
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 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 2814% 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$30Cheapest
US$45.95Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
2600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
102 m (335 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Compact and lightweight designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower modes exhibit some green tint shift (older CW variants)Charging current conservative (around 0.5A)TIR optic with plastic lens may scratch over time
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