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ThruNite Archer Pro V2 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 428% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 428% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12314% 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$28Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
48730 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C on-board charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
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
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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