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ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wurkkos TS11S
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wurkkos TS11S 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 TS11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% 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 TS11S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% 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$29.99Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
70025 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
529 m (1736 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
16500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
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
EDCOutdoor activitiesThrower flashlight useCampingHikingSearchingHunting
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Excellent throw distance and beam intensityCompact size and lightweight designSimple and friendly user interfaceGood built-in USB-C charging with battery included optionDurable aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Actual lumen output measured below claimed 2000 lumens after thermal stepdownNo tailcap magnet for mountingPWM present on most modes except lowest and turbo
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