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ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite Ti4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 580% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmHighest output
252 lmLowest output
Max candela
2245 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
450 minShortest runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
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
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
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
Short runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
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