ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2471% 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.
✓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
✓Excellent throw-to-output ratio for its size✓Great build quality for price✓Includes rechargeable 14500 battery and USB-C charging✓Magnetic tailcap supports tailstanding and use with lanyard✓Battery level indicator in the switch
Common complaints
⚠Battery is built-in and not easily swappable⚠Ramping direction memory is counterintuitive⚠Limited disassembly options⚠Low CRI around 70
⚠PWM in all modes (though mostly unnoticeable)⚠Low CRI LED color temperature around 7500K⚠No specified max candela value