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ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite Saber 2A

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

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ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2433% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2433% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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 Mini — Beam distance: 87 m (285 ft)ThruNite Archer Mini — Max candela: 2245 cdThruNite Archer Mini — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)ThruNite Archer Mini — Length: 83 mm (3.27 in)ThruNite Archer Mini — Max lumens: 405 lmThruNite Archer Mini — Max runtime: 450 minThruNite Saber 2A — Beam distance: 142 m (466 ft)ThruNite Saber 2A — Max candela: 7555 cdThruNite Saber 2A — Weight: 56.2 g (1.98 oz)ThruNite Saber 2A — Length: 96.5 mm (3.80 in)ThruNite Saber 2A — Max lumens: 659 lmThruNite Saber 2A — Max runtime: 11400 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.95
US$25.95
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmLowest output
659 lmHighest output
Max candela
2245 cdLowest candela
7555 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
450 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Daily Carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Use
▣EDC▣Everyday Carry▣Law Enforcement▣Security▣Emergency Use▣Medical Services▣Camping▣Duty Light
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Weight✓USB C Charging✓Simple Two Mode Ui✓Pleasant Beam Profile With Tir Optic✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body✓Lockout Feature To Prevent Accidental Activation
✓Compact And Lightweight For Pocket Carry✓High Output And Good Beam Throw✓Ability To Run On Both Aa And 14500 Batteries✓USB C Charging Included With The Battery✓Simple And Intuitive Two Mode Ui✓Durable Ipx8 Waterproof Design
Common complaints
⚠Non Replaceable Internal Battery⚠Green Tint To The Beam Due To Sst 20 LED⚠Some Accidental Tail Switch Activations Without Lockout⚠Frustrating User Interface Compared To Traditional Aaas⚠No Mechanical Click Switch⚠Slippery Smooth Body With Minimal Knurling
⚠Tail Switch Is Firm And May Be Hard For Some To Press⚠Low Mode Is Relatively Bright And Not Very Low

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