Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wurkkos TD02
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 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$30Most expensive
US$29Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
16075 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
254 m (833 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
EDCGeneral purposeBudget flashlightValue seekers
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Affordable price and strong value for performanceCompact and lightweight for EDCUSB-C charging built-inGood beam profile with tight hotspot and wide spillLast mode memory featureRobust aerospace-grade construction with IPX8 ratingMechanical reverse clicky switch
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Stepdown in brightness after initial turbo modeNo momentary on or remote pressure switchStrobe mode is alternating frequency not ideal for light paintingPocket clip not deep carry and only for bezel down carryTailstand wobbliness due to switch design
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