Comparison Console
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 vs ThruNite Saber 2A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber 2A 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
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A 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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% 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.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% 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$24.95Cheapest
US$25.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
56.2 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
659 lmLowest output
Max candela
48730 cdHighest candela
7555 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
11400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
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 for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
Common complaints
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
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