Comparison Console
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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