Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13500% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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$30
Unknown
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
2400 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Compact and light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Short runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online