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ThruNite Archer 2A Pro vs ThruNite BSS W1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32754% 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.

ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Weight: 68.04 g (2.40 oz)ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Length: 157.48 mm (6.20 in)ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Retail price: US$39.95ThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Max lumens: 1020 lmThruNite Archer 2A Pro — Max runtime: 33840 minThruNite BSS W1 — Weight: 51.5 g (1.82 oz)ThruNite BSS W1 — Length: 67 mm (2.64 in)ThruNite BSS W1 — Retail price: US$24ThruNite BSS W1 — Max lumens: 693 lmThruNite BSS W1 — Max runtime: 103 minWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
693 lmLowest output
Max candela
33187 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
365 m (1198 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDC (everyday carry)CampingHikingPower outages
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Common praise
High brightness and long beam distanceDual switch design for easy and quick mode changesLong runtime with low power Firefly mode lasting over 23 daysConvenient USB-C charging with included cableDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with waterproof rating
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Common complaints
No clear size and weight details in some retailer descriptionsBattery removal for charging may be less convenient than direct chargingLimited official detailed specifications on dimensions and weight
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect

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