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Home/Compare/ThruNite Archer 2A C vs ThruNite TN12 V6

Head-to-Head Comparison

ThruNite Archer 2A C vs ThruNite TN12 V6

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

ThruNite

Archer 2A C

70
★4.4(499)
Lumens
1,000 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
AA
$29.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago
ThruNite TN12 V6

ThruNite

TN12 V6

82
★4.3(186)
Lumens
1,950 lm
Throw
380 m
Runtime (High)
90 min
Weight
125 g
Battery
21700
$39.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: ThruNite TN12 V6 (75.2 vs 64.6)
  • Everyday Carry: ThruNite TN12 V6 (78.5 vs 68.6)
  • Value: ThruNite TN12 V6 (82.4 vs 70.1)
  • Throw: ThruNite TN12 V6 (76.4 vs 64.5)
  • Flood: ThruNite TN12 V6 (78.3 vs 66.5)
Spec
ThruNite Archer 2A C

ThruNite Archer 2A C

1,000 lmAA
$29.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago
ThruNite TN12 V6

ThruNite TN12 V6

1,950 lm21700
$39.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$30$40
MSRP$33$50
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens1,000 lm1,950 lm
Sustained Lumens400 lm700 lm
Peak Candela—36,100 cd
Beam Distance—380 m
Beam Patternhybridthrow
IP RatingIPX8IPX8
Impact Resistance1.5 m1.5 m
▾Runtime1
Runtime (High)—90 min
▾Physical5
Weight—125 g
Length—140 mm
Head Diameter—30.0 mm
Body Diameter—25.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery TypeAA21700
Chargingusb-cusb-c
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typetaildual
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✗
Memory Mode✗✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score64.675.2
EDC Score68.678.5
Value Score70.182.4
Throw Score64.576.4
Flood Score66.578.3
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews499186
Amazon Rating4.44.3
Release Year2,0242,024
ThruNite
$29.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago
ThruNite
$39.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 15h ago

Our Verdict

The ThruNite TN12 V6 leads here with a higher value score (82.4 vs 70.1). Choose it for value tasks. The ThruNite Archer 2A C is still solid for value and offers better value.

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