Thrunite Archer 2A V3 vs Thrunite Archer 2A Pro
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Quick take: The Thrunite Archer 2A V3 costs $9.950000000000003 less; the Thrunite Archer 2A Pro is brighter (1,020 vs 500 lm); the Thrunite Archer 2A Pro throws farther (365m vs 94m); the Thrunite Archer 2A Pro runs longer on high (564 vs 4 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite Archer 2A V3 | Thrunite Archer 2A Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $39.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 1,020 lm |
| Candela | 2,200 cd | 33,187 cd |
| Beam distance | 94m | 365m |
| Runtime | 4 hrs (AA high) | 564 hrs (firefly) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | AA/14500 |
| LED | CREE XP-L2 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.8 in | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Not stated |
What owners report
Thrunite Archer 2A V3
- ✓Solid build with no cheap materials, in a 2xAA format
- ✓Neutral white tint without the blue cast common to cheap AA lights
- ✓Logical mode spacing with a sub-lumen low, plus mode memory
- ✓Forward clicky gives momentary-on
- ✓Recent production improved the clip tension, mode spacing and coating
- ✗Some owners report units failing after a couple of months
- ✗Reports of lights not powering up without physical adjustment
- ✗Mixed experiences with customer service
- ✗The clip position leaves nearly half the light out of the pocket
- ✗Some overheating reports at higher output