Olight Warrior Ultra vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3 size comparison
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 15 mm (0.59 in) longer than the Olight Warrior Ultra, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 15 mm (0.59 in) longer than the Olight Warrior Ultra, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Warrior Ultra Check price ↗ | ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 140 mm (5.51 in) | 155 mm (6.10 in)+15 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)−7 mm |
| Weight | 178 g with battery | 48 g without battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 2x AA |
| Max output | 2,500 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 320 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $139.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Warrior Ultra vs Archer 2A V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Warrior Ultra is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 7 mm slimmer (22 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Warrior Ultra: 178 g with battery; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Warrior Ultra is rated brighter: 2,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 400% more.
Battery
The Olight Warrior Ultra runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Warrior Ultra was $139.99 at olight.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $110.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Warrior Ultra if you want a shorter light (15 mm shorter) and more output (2,500 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Warrior Ultra vs Archer 2A V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Warrior Ultra or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Olight Warrior Ultra is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 7 mm slimmer (22 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Warrior Ultra: 178 g with battery; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Warrior Ultra or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Olight Warrior Ultra is rated brighter: 2,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 400% more.
Which is cheaper, the Olight Warrior Ultra or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Warrior Ultra was $139.99 at olight.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $110.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Warrior Ultra and ThruNite Archer 2A V3 use the same battery?
The Olight Warrior Ultra runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Olight Warrior Ultra: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $139.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite Archer 2A V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $29.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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