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ThruNite Archer 2A V2 vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 475% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 475% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 320% 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$29Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
101.1 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
450 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
4232 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
179 m (587 ft)Highest
Max runtime
672 minShortest runtime
2820 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 AA batteries
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (1.5 meters)
Unknown
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum with titanium-coated stainless steel pocket clip
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesPower outagesHome emergency use
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDual-switch interface for tactical and daily useGood runtime and mode variety relative to battery typeDurability with IPX8 waterproofing and impact resistance
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
Lower maximum output compared to newer models like the Archer 2A CUses standard AA batteries instead of rechargeable battery packSome may find beam distance limited compared to high-end tactical flashlights
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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