Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 vs ThruNite T1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1132% 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$35.95Cheapest
US$45.95Most expensive
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1088 cdLowest candela
2600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
102 m (335 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
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
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
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 and lightweight designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
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%
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower modes exhibit some green tint shift (older CW variants)Charging current conservative (around 0.5A)TIR optic with plastic lens may scratch over time
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