ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite T1 Pro size comparison
The ThruNite T1 Pro is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the ThruNite Archer Mini, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite T1 Pro is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the ThruNite Archer Mini, and 10 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
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| Length | 83 mm (3.27 in) | 103 mm (4.06 in)+20 mm |
| Head / width | 17 mm (0.67 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+10 mm |
| Body | 17 mm (0.67 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)+6 mm |
| Weight | 34 g listed | 54 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 405 lm | 1,920 lm |
| Throw | 87 m | 196 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $25.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Only body diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Archer Mini vs T1 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 103 mm (4.06 in), a difference of 20 mm (19%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 10 mm slimmer (17 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 374% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 87 m rated throw (125% more).
Battery
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite T1 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the ThruNite Archer Mini if you want a shorter light (20 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite T1 Pro if you want more output (1,920 lm vs 405 lm), longer throw (196 m vs 87 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Archer Mini vs T1 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite T1 Pro?
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 103 mm (4.06 in), a difference of 20 mm (19%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 10 mm slimmer (17 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed; ThruNite T1 Pro: 54 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite T1 Pro?
The ThruNite T1 Pro is rated brighter: 1,920 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 374% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1 Pro reaches further: 196 m vs 87 m rated throw (125% more).
Do the ThruNite Archer Mini and ThruNite T1 Pro use the same battery?
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite T1 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- ThruNite Archer Mini: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $25.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite T1 Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
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