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ThruNite Archer 1A V3 vs Wuben E19
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E19 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E19 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E19 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E19 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E19 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 27% 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$23.99Cheapest
Weight
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
48 g (1.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
200 lm
200 lm
Max candela
1088 cdHighest candela
770 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
66 m (217 ft)Highest
55 m (180 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
2 x AAA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
6061 aluminum alloy with Type III MIL-Spec anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Miniature light paintingMedical use (doctor, nurse, first responders)Everyday carry
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
High CRI LED suitable for medical and light painting usesLightweight and compact design with good ergonomicsWell spaced brightness modes with last mode memoryDurable with IP68 and 1.5m impact resistanceGood value for money around $24
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%
Switch actuation sensitivity causing occasional unintended turn offsNo built-in charging; requires external charger for NiMH batteriesNo electronic lockout to prevent accidental activationNo momentary modePocket clip is thin and non-reversible
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