Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13 XHP50.2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20300% 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$33.46Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
113.7 mm (4.48 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
9797 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
214 m (702 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3000mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C, built-in charging with reverse charging (power bank function)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesHome useUsers wanting high output and advanced UI
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Very high lumen output for sizeAnduril 2.0 advanced user interfaceUSB-C charging and power bank (reverse charging) featureSolid build quality and materialsCompact and lightweight (77g without battery)Good thermal regulation and stepdown to prevent overheating
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
No magnetic tailcapTwo-way clip not reversible and only tail-attachableBezel-up carry sticks out of pocketBattery not proprietary but default 18650 onlyLimited impact resistance information
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