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ThruNite Archer 2A V3 vs Wurkkos HD01 Pro

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

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Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wurkkos HD01 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 900% 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 — Max lumens: 500 lmWurkkos HD01 Pro — Beam distance: 157 m (515 ft)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Max candela: 6175 cdWurkkos HD01 Pro — Weight: 95 g (3.35 oz)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Length: 111.5 mm (4.39 in)Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Retail price: US$35Wurkkos HD01 Pro — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$29.95Cheapest
US$35Most expensive
Weight
101.2 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
111.5 mm (4.39 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
2200 cdLowest candela
6175 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
93 m (305 ft)Lowest
157 m (515 ft)Highest
Max runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
1440 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Internal Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP65
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Adventures▣Currency Verification▣Leak Detection▣Fluorescent Substance Detection▣Presentations▣Pointing And Long Distance Marking
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
✓Good Build Quality For The Price✓Versatile Multi Light Sources✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Easy And Intuitive Dual Button User Interface✓High Cri Side Floodlight With Useful Rgb Modes✓Magnetic Tail And Sturdy Clip For Hands Free Carry
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
⚠Rough Machining Edges On Bezel And Body Corners⚠Lack Of Knurling Leads To Slippery Grip⚠Does Not Have Ip67/ip68 Water Resistance⚠USB C Port Cover Can Be Fiddly⚠Internal Non Replaceable Battery⚠Accidental Activation Without Lockout Enabled

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