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ThruNite Archer 1C vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 52% 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$33.95Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
45 g (1.59 oz)
45 g (1.59 oz)
Length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
281 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
5136 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
269 m (883 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 CR123A battery
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
10 m (33 ft)Highest
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
Compact size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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