ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 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 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1795% 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.
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Pocket Carry▣Ramping Output Users
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Pocketable Design✓USB C On Board Charging Works Well✓Ramping Brightness Control Is Smooth And Logical✓Good Mode Spacing From Firefly To Turbo✓Two Way Pocket Clip For Versatile Carry
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
Common complaints
⚠Battery Is Built In And Not Easily Swappable⚠Ramping Direction Memory Is Counterintuitive⚠Limited Disassembly Options⚠Low Cri Around 70
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users