Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 vs Wurkkos TS21
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS21 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 TS21 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 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1844% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3609% 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$35Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
113.4 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2400 cdLowest candela
11900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
21700
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum (6061 grade aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Everyday carryHikingCampingEmergencyClose-to-mid range illuminationUsers who want advanced UI customization
Common praise
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
High output brightness for sizeExcellent build quality for priceAdvanced Anduril firmware providing many modes and customizationConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryMagnetic tailcap and bi-directional pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
Output stepdown can be quick and noticeableUser interface may be complex for beginnersBody anodization shininess may not appeal to allIncluded manual may be sparse or missing
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