APLOS
AP20
- Lumens
- 2,000 lm
- Throw
- 200 m
- Runtime (High)
- 120 min
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- 26650
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Head-to-Head Comparison
APLOS AP20 vs ThruNite Archer 2A C
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
ThruNite
Archer 2A C
- Lumens
- 1,000 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- AA
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Winner by Profile
- Tactical: APLOS AP20 (72.3 vs 64.9)
- Everyday Carry: APLOS AP20 (81.4 vs 68.7)
- Value: APLOS AP20 (81.9 vs 70.2)
- Throw: APLOS AP20 (69.2 vs 64.8)
- Flood: APLOS AP20 (80.6 vs 66.6)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| MSRP | $30 | $33 |
| ▾Output & Beam6 | ||
| Max Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 800 lm | 400 lm |
| Beam Distance | 200 m | — |
| Beam Pattern | flood | hybrid |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Runtime2 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 120 min | — |
| Runtime (500lm) | 180 min | — |
| ▾Physical1 | ||
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | 26650 | AA |
| Charging | none | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | side | tail |
| Strobe Mode | No | No |
| Memory Mode | No | No |
| Lockout | No | No |
| Moonlight Mode | No | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | No | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strobe Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✗ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✗ | ✗ |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 72.3 | 64.9 |
| EDC Score | 81.4 | 68.7 |
| Value Score | 81.9 | 70.2 |
| Throw Score | 69.2 | 64.8 |
| Flood Score | 80.6 | 66.6 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 774 | 334 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Release Year | 2,023 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
The APLOS AP20 takes the edge with a stronger value profile (81.9 vs 70.2). It's the better pick for value use. The ThruNite Archer 2A C may still be worth considering for value applications or if budget is a priority.
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