Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wurkkos TD03
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 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 21187% 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$34Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
43522 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useMedium distance illumination
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
High maximum output of up to 1800 lumensLong throw with a beam distance over 400 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with IP68 ratingUSB-C rechargeable battery includedUnique dual-switch user interface with mode memory
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Brightness step-down occurs rapidly on Turbo modeAlternating frequency strobe mode not ideal for light paintingNo remote pressure switch optionTail cap does not unscrew (only head unscrews)
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