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ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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$25.95
Unknown
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
2245 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
450 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
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 light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
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 runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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