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ThruNite Archer Pro V2 vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20871% 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$24.95Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
693 lmLowest output
Max candela
48730 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
Common praise
Compact and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Common complaints
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
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