Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 vs ThruNite TH20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1882% 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$29.99Most expensive
Weight
101.1 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
76 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
Length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
450 lmLowest output
520 lmHighest output
Max candela
4232 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
672 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 AA batteries
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (1.5 meters)
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum with titanium-coated stainless steel pocket clip
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor ActivitiesPower OutagesHome Emergency Use
Hands Free Lighting TasksCampingReadingOutdoor Activities
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
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
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
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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