Klarus
HM1
- Lumens
- 500 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- —
$20.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 23h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
Klarus HM1 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
$29.61Check Price on AmazonLast checked 23h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: ThruNite Archer 2A C (64.9 vs 62.6)
- Everyday Carry: ThruNite Archer 2A C (68.7 vs 67.4)
- Value: ThruNite Archer 2A C (70.2 vs 65.9)
- Throw: Klarus HM1 (67.1 vs 64.8)
- Flood: ThruNite Archer 2A C (66.6 vs 62.8)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $21 | $30 |
| MSRP | $30 | $33 |
| ▾Output & Beam5 | ||
| Max Lumens | 500 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 200 lm | 400 lm |
| Beam Pattern | flood | hybrid |
| IP Rating | IPX6 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Physical1 | ||
| Body Material | Polymer | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | — | AA |
| Charging | usb-c | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | No | 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 | 62.6 | 64.9 |
| EDC Score | 67.4 | 68.7 |
| Value Score | 65.9 | 70.2 |
| Throw Score | 67.1 | 64.8 |
| Flood Score | 62.8 | 66.6 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 3,016 | 334 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Release Year | 2,024 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
These two are closely matched. The Klarus HM1 scores 67.4 (best for edc) while the ThruNite Archer 2A C scores 70.2 (best for value). Your decision should come down to which use case matters more to you.
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