Thrunite Archer 2A V3 vs Thrunite TC15 V3
Quick take: The Thrunite Archer 2A V3 costs $20 less; the Thrunite TC15 V3 is brighter (2,403 vs 500 lm); the Thrunite TC15 V3 throws farther (223m vs 146m); the Thrunite Archer 2A V3 runs longer on high (4 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite Archer 2A V3 | Thrunite TC15 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $50 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (3,100) | 4.6★ (3,200) |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Candela | 5,300 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 146m | 223m |
| Runtime | 4 hrs (AA high) | 1.6 hrs (high) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | 18650 |
| LED | CREE XP-L2 | CREE XHP35.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.8 in | 4.8 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |