ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13886% 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.
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1×14500 Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (external charger)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 2m
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Titanium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Emergency and defense situations▣Law enforcement▣Emergency medical services▣Security▣Biking▣Camping▣Fishing
▣Budget EDC▣Keychain carry▣High output in small size
Common praise
✓Compact size✓Versatile brightness modes✓Good build quality✓Ability to use AA or 14500 batteries✓Strike bezel for emergency use✓IPX-8 waterproof rating✓Impact resistant to 1.5 meters✓Good battery runtime in various modes
✓Excellent value for price✓Powerful output for small form factor✓Anduril 2 user interface✓Floody, pleasant beam with >90 CRI LEDs✓Sturdy titanium build option✓Compact and lightweight
Common complaints
⚠Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securely⚠Runtime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
⚠Gets hot quickly at high output⚠No built-in charging (requires external USB-C charger)⚠Smooth anodized body can be slick, affecting grip⚠Suboptimal low voltage protection on aux LEDs in early firmware⚠Lack of knurling for grip