ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite T1S V2 size comparison
The ThruNite T1S V2 is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the ThruNite Archer Mini, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite T1S V2 is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the ThruNite Archer Mini, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| ThruNite Archer Mini Check price ↗ | ThruNite T1S V2 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 83 mm (3.27 in) | 69 mm (2.72 in)−14 mm |
| Head / width | 17 mm (0.67 in) | 26 mm (1.02 in)+9 mm |
| Body | 17 mm (0.67 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+5 mm |
| Weight | 34 g listed | 41 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18350 |
| Max output | 405 lm | 1,212 lm |
| Throw | 87 m | 184 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 T1S V2: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 83 mm (3.27 in), a difference of 14 mm (17%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 9 mm slimmer (17 vs 26 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed; ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite T1S V2 is rated brighter: 1,212 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 199% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1S V2 reaches further: 184 m vs 87 m rated throw (111% more).
Battery
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery. Only the ThruNite T1S V2 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 slimmer profile (9 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite T1S V2 if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter), more output (1,212 lm vs 405 lm), longer throw (184 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 T1S V2 FAQ
Which is smaller, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite T1S V2?
The ThruNite T1S V2 is the shorter light: 69 mm (2.72 in) against 83 mm (3.27 in), a difference of 14 mm (17%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 9 mm slimmer (17 vs 26 mm). Weights are published on different bases (ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed; ThruNite T1S V2: 41 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite T1S V2?
The ThruNite T1S V2 is rated brighter: 1,212 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 199% more. For beam distance the ThruNite T1S V2 reaches further: 184 m vs 87 m rated throw (111% more).
Do the ThruNite Archer Mini and ThruNite T1S V2 use the same battery?
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite T1S V2 runs on a removable 18350 battery. Only the ThruNite T1S V2 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 T1S V2: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
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