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ThruNite Archer Mini vs Wuben E18
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 46% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 159% 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$25.95Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2245 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
450 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld 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 qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
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
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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