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ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite Archer Pro V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4700% 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$25.95Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
2245 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
450 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
Common praise
Compact size and weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
Compact and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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