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ThruNite Archer 2A V3 vs ThruNite T1S

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

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ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

ThruNite T1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 170% 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 V3 — Beam distance: 93 m (305 ft)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Max candela: 2200 cdThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Weight: 101.2 g (3.57 oz)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Length: 152.4 mm (6.00 in)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Retail price: US$29.95ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)ThruNite T1S — Beam distance: 184 m (604 ft)ThruNite T1S — Max candela: 8460 cdThruNite T1S — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)ThruNite T1S — Length: 69.5 mm (2.74 in)ThruNite T1S — Retail price: US$30ThruNite T1S — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$29.95Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
101.2 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
2200 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
93 m (305 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
14400 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness
▣EDC Use▣Compact Portable Light▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
Common praise
✓High Brightness For Size And Price✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Well Designed Dual Switch Interface✓Versatile Mode Options With Strobe✓Lightweight And Pocketable Form Factor
✓Compact Size And Light Weight✓Powerful Max Output For Size✓USB C Pd Charging✓Non Proprietary Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap And Dual Directional Clip For Hands Free Use✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
⚠Clip Placement And Design Is Peculiar⚠Turbo Mode Time Limited⚠No Included Batteries⚠Brightness Step Between High And Medium May Not Be Ideal
⚠Green Tint Shifts On Lower Brightness Modes⚠Plastic Concave Tir Optic Is Prone To Scratching⚠Limited To Cool White Sst 40 LED⚠Does Not Have Glass Lens⚠Clip Design Not Preferred By Some

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