Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 vs ThruNite Ti4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 238% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
252 lmHighest output
Max candela
1088 cdLowest candela
1120 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
67 m (220 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
3060 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEmergency And Defense SituationsLaw EnforcementEmergency Medical ServicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
EDCOutdoor CampingGeneral Everyday 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
Good Build QualityPositive And Rewarding Clicky SwitchCompact And Pen Like Form FactorBroad Beam With Good Mode SpacingNeutral White And Cool White Options AvailableComes With Spare O Rings And Thorough Manual
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%
Short Runtimes Due To Aaa Battery PowerSwitch Is Prone To Accidental Activation In PocketTight Battery Tube May Cause Difficulty With Some BatteriesStrobe Mode Is Awkward To Access
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