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ThruNite Archer 2A V3

ThruNite Archer 2A V3

Based on 20 comments across 4 communities
TL;DR
A well-liked compact AA EDC flashlight valued for bright 500-lumen output, useful modes, and easy battery sourcing. A poor low-power tint and a few reports of rattle or early failure are the main knocks.

75% of 20 verified owners recommend the ThruNite Archer 2A V3.

What 20 owners say
319 comments reviewed · scored on the 20 clearest verdicts
75%
Recommend
15 owners
10%
Neutral
2 owners
15%
Don't recommend
3 owners
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79%
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86%
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What owners like
  • Runs on common, easy-to-find AA batteries · 10 · 50%
  • Compact, slim, and pocketable for everyday carry · 9 · 45%
  • Bright output that impresses for its size · 8 · 40%
  • Useful brightness modes with memory, firefly, and strobe · 6 · 30%
  • Durable and tough build · 6 · 30%
What owners flag

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    Reddit— neutral

    wound up getting 2x ThruNite Archer 2A V3 lights in neutral white (which still has a terrible tint at lower power levels, which is where an AA light typically lives)

    Reddit▲ recommend

    if you want something with more power but a little bigger Thrunite Archer 2A V3 (I got one for myself like a week ago and I love it already). For comparison it's as long as a modern smartphones length.

    Reddit▼ don’t recommend

    Back in November I got the "ThruNite Archer 2A V3" and today my new Powertac Valor arrived. In a quick comparison I think I like the Powertac more, it's quite a bit brighter and the center beam is more focused.

    CandlePowerForums— neutral

    The Thrunite Archer 2A V3 is a general-purpose light suitable for most casual flashlight tasks, but doesn't necessarily exceed at any one thing.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    ThruNite Archer 2A V3 (this was chosen by the wirecutter and works well enough; it helps having 2 lights so we can each have one)

    Reddit▼ don’t recommend

    I just had a thrunite archer 2a v3 die on me after only a couple months so I wanna upgrade

    YouTube— neutral

    While this is a good'n, it's a step down from the v2 for me. That deep clip the v2 had was just awesome.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I can second the recommendation for the Archer 2AV3. I have that one in neutral white and love it. Even with too many 18650 lights to count that one gets regular use because it fits nicely in my pocket and has plenty of power for most tasks.

    Reddit▼ don’t recommend

    The 2A I had (before giving it away) rattled way too much for my comfort. I can't see one standing up to more than a drop or two.

    YouTube▼ don’t recommend

    I have that same light but it never worked from teh day I got it.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I personally use a Thrunite Archer 2A V3 and it can easily do 500 lumens for 90 minutes on 2 eneloops.

    YouTube▲ recommend

    if you like aa batteries this is a great option especially in a pinch.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    thrunite archer 2a v3. I have it in warm white. It also comes in a single AA version. It’s a great light if you can get it on sale.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    Recently picked this up off Amazon. Very slim, fits in a pocket easily. Has several brightness settings from half a lumen to 500 lumen, and it has a strobe by holding the button down rather than having to flip through that option which is nice. Also has a memory

    YouTube▲ recommend

    i love my archer 2a v3 because not only is it a great light but batteries are readily available.

    YouTube▲ recommend

    I've had this torch for a couple of years and carry it everyday. I can't fault it.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I use a Thrunite Archer 2A V3, i bought it because it was the brightest 2a battery flashlight i could find at the time, i wanted a 2a battery light for the ease of finding replacement batteries.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I just got a ThruNite Archer 2A V3 and like it. Momentary on / off with the tail switch, brightness selected with the switch by the lens, and AA batteries are accepted. Memory mode and no crazy UI.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I have the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 that have been using daily to bring the dog out at night. I really like it- the bright mode is amazing, but I usually only use the second dimmest setting. It takes AA batteries.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    A close second would be my Thrunite Archer 2A V3. For a 2-up AA battery powered light it puts out a good amount of light and lasts well.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    multiple brightness modes (with memory function). I like the firefly mode a lot. It is a super dimm light mode that gives you the ability to turn it on during a gig without everyone noticing. Also, an easy to activate strobe mode.

    Reddit▲ recommend

    I started out with the Thrunite archer 2a v3. It was recommended everywhere for that price range. I'm happy with it

    YouTube▲ recommend

    I like it because it looks like a little light saber...and uses AA, is sturdy, easy to use, good light modes

    YouTube▲ recommend

    I would like an Olight i5T plus pebble (also 2AA) for the looks, but this beats it for sheer usefulness.

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