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