ThruNite
Archer Mini
- Lumens
- 252 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- 165 min
- Weight
- 32 g
- Battery
- AAA
$16.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 19h ago
Head-to-Head Comparison
ThruNite Archer Mini 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
TN12 V6
- Lumens
- 1,950 lm
- Throw
- 380 m
- Runtime (High)
- 90 min
- Weight
- 125 g
- Battery
- 21700
$39.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 19h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: ThruNite TN12 V6 (75.2 vs 64.5)
- Everyday Carry: ThruNite TN12 V6 (78.5 vs 64.8)
- Value: ThruNite TN12 V6 (82.4 vs 68.0)
- Throw: ThruNite TN12 V6 (76.4 vs 68.5)
- Flood: ThruNite TN12 V6 (78.3 vs 59.3)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $17 | $40 |
| MSRP | $20 | $50 |
| ▾Output & Beam7 | ||
| Max Lumens | 252 lm | 1,950 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 89 lm | 700 lm |
| Peak Candela | — | 36,100 cd |
| Beam Distance | — | 380 m |
| Beam Pattern | flood | throw |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Runtime1 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 165 min | 90 min |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | 32 g | 125 g |
| Length | 124 mm | 140 mm |
| Head Diameter | 14.0 mm | 30.0 mm |
| Body Diameter | 14.0 mm | 25.0 mm |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | AAA | 21700 |
| Charging | none | usb-c |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Included | No | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | dual | 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 | 64.5 | 75.2 |
| EDC Score | 64.8 | 78.5 |
| Value Score | 68.0 | 82.4 |
| Throw Score | 68.5 | 76.4 |
| Flood Score | 59.3 | 78.3 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 2,638 | 183 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Release Year | 2,021 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
The ThruNite TN12 V6 leads here with a higher value score (82.4 vs 68.5). Choose it for value tasks. The ThruNite Archer Mini is still solid for throw and offers better value.
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