Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2200% 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$35.95Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
1088 cdLowest candela
2245 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
Common praise
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Compact size and weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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