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ThruNite Archer 2A Pro vs ThruNite TH20
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 154% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$29.99Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
76 g (2.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
33187 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
13320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDC (everyday carry)CampingHikingPower outages
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
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
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
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
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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