ThruNite Archer Mini vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 39 mm (1.54 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 TC15 V3 is 39 mm (1.54 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
| ThruNite Archer Mini Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 83 mm (3.27 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)+39 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 | 74 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 405 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 87 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $25.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Only body diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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Archer Mini vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 39 mm (32%). 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 TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 493% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 87 m rated throw (156% more).
Battery
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the ThruNite Archer Mini was $25.99 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer Mini cost $34.00 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 ThruNite Archer Mini if you want a shorter light (39 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 if you want more output (2,403 lm vs 405 lm), longer throw (223 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 TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 39 mm (32%). 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 TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is rated brighter: 2,403 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 493% more. For beam distance the ThruNite TC15 V3 reaches further: 223 m vs 87 m rated throw (156% more).
Which is cheaper, the ThruNite Archer Mini or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the ThruNite Archer Mini was $25.99 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer Mini cost $34.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the ThruNite Archer Mini and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 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. Price $25.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TC15 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $59.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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