Klarus
HC3
- Lumens
- 1 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$17.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 2 days ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
Klarus HC3 vs ThruNite Archer Mini
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
ThruNite
Archer Mini
- Lumens
- 252 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- 165 min
- Weight
- 32 g
- Battery
- AAA
$16.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 6h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: ThruNite Archer Mini (76.4 vs 67.8)
- Everyday Carry: Klarus HC3 (83.1 vs 76.9)
- Value: Klarus HC3 (99.2 vs 80.8)
- Throw: ThruNite Archer Mini (81.4 vs 72.8)
- Flood: Klarus HC3 (78.8 vs 70.0)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $18 | $17 |
| MSRP | $17 | $20 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 1 lm | 252 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | — | 89 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | flood |
| IP Rating | — | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | — | 1.0 m |
| ▾Runtime1 | ||
| Runtime (High) | — | 165 min |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | — | 32 g |
| Length | — | 124 mm |
| Head Diameter | — | 14.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | — | 14.0 mm |
| Body Material | Polymer | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | — | AAA |
| Charging | usb-c | none |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | No | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | side | dual |
| 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 | 67.8 | 76.4 |
| EDC Score | 83.1 | 76.9 |
| Value Score | 99.2 | 80.8 |
| Throw Score | 72.8 | 81.4 |
| Flood Score | 78.8 | 70.0 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 5,661 | 2,627 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Release Year | 2,019 | 2,021 |
Our Verdict
The Klarus HC3 takes the edge with a stronger value profile (99.2 vs 81.4). It's the better pick for value use. The ThruNite Archer Mini may still be worth considering for throw applications or if budget is a priority.
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