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ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13969% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 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 13969% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest option for length, 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$28Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lm
180 lm
Max candela
2400 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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