Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 154% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 154% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
33187 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
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
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
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
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
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
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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