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ThruNite Archer Mini vs Wuben PL01
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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 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 Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1567% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
2245 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
450 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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