Thrunite T2 vs Olight ArkPro Lite
Quick take: The Olight ArkPro Lite costs $0.010000000000005116 less; the Thrunite T2 is brighter (3,757 vs 1,200 lm); the Thrunite T2 throws farther (283m vs 94m); the Olight ArkPro Lite runs longer on high (240 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Thrunite T2 | Olight ArkPro Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $80 | $79.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,757 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 20,000 cd | 2,225 cd |
| Beam distance | 283m | 94m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 240 hrs (moonlight) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | White LED + 620nm Red + 365nm UV |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 3.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 4.4 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Thrunite T2
- ✓Around 3,750 lumens from an efficient XHP70 on a 21700
- ✓Onboard USB-C charging
- ✓Well thought-out user interface
- ✓6061-T6 aluminium with grip ridges and a solid feel
- ✓Strong value for the output
- ✗Won't charge from a USB-C PD charger over a C-to-C cable — needs USB-A to C
- ✗Some standard 21700s lose contact without a spacer
- ✗Protected cells can be too tight to fit
- ✗The lockout needs a long press to unlock then another press to switch on
- ✗Too heavy to wear comfortably on a hat
Olight ArkPro Lite
- ✓Same flat unibody wedge shape that carries better than a tube
- ✓USB-C charging, using a cable you already own
- ✓Includes a UV channel despite being the cheaper model
- ✓ArkPro-family build quality with no fit or finish issues out of the box
- ✓Cheaper than the full ArkPro by dropping features many never use
- ✗Lower output and fewer features than the standard ArkPro
- ✗Low-CRI emitter, as across Olight's range
- ✗Closed accessory ecosystem
- ✗Olight restricts turbo below a certain charge level
- ✗Less independently reviewed than the standard ArkPro and ArkPro Ultra