ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos TS10 Titanium stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 508% 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.
▣EDC pocket carry▣Daily carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor use
▣Budget EDC▣Keychain carry▣High output in small size
Common praise
✓Compact size and weight✓USB-C charging✓Simple two-mode UI✓Pleasant beam profile with TIR optic✓Good build quality and anodized aluminum body✓Lockout feature to prevent accidental activation
✓Excellent value for price✓Powerful output for small form factor✓Anduril 2 user interface✓Floody, pleasant beam with >90 CRI LEDs✓Sturdy titanium build option✓Compact and lightweight
Common complaints
⚠Non-replaceable internal battery⚠Green tint to the beam due to SST-20 LED⚠Some accidental tail switch activations without lockout⚠Frustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAs⚠No mechanical click switch⚠Slippery smooth body with minimal knurling
⚠Gets hot quickly at high output⚠No built-in charging (requires external USB-C charger)⚠Smooth anodized body can be slick, affecting grip⚠Suboptimal low voltage protection on aux LEDs in early firmware⚠Lack of knurling for grip