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ThruNite Archer Mini vs Wurkkos TD02
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 45% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 394% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 394% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 275% 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$29Most expensive
Weight
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
405 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2245 cdLowest candela
16075 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
254 m (833 ft)Highest
Max runtime
450 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
EDCGeneral purposeBudget flashlightValue seekers
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
Affordable price and strong value for performanceCompact and lightweight for EDCUSB-C charging built-inGood beam profile with tight hotspot and wide spillLast mode memory featureRobust aerospace-grade construction with IPX8 ratingMechanical reverse clicky switch
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
Stepdown in brightness after initial turbo modeNo momentary on or remote pressure switchStrobe mode is alternating frequency not ideal for light paintingPocket clip not deep carry and only for bezel down carryTailstand wobbliness due to switch design
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