Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer Mini vs Wurkkos FC12C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 295% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 295% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5201% 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$37.99Most expensive
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
131 g (4.62 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmLowest output
1600 lmHighest output
Max candela
2245 cdLowest candela
27575 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
332 m (1089 ft)Highest
Max runtime
450 minShortest runtime
23856 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDCTactical useEmergency respondersSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesLaw enforcementNight patrol
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 output with long throw and tight hotspotExcellent value for priceStable output with constant current circuitDual mode UI catering to tactical and daily useWaterproof and impact resistant buildConvenient USB-C charging with included battery and cable
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
Gets hot quickly on turbo mode with thermal regulation to reduce outputLimited knurling on tailcap affecting gripOriginal FC12 discontinued, replaced by FC12C
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