Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 vs ThruNite T1S
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 506% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 506% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 276% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
1088 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10350 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and 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 size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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%
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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