ThruNite Archer 2A C
ThruNite
1018 lumen flashlight that runs on two AA cells and also charges over USB-C.
ThruNite Archer 2A C costs $39.99 in ThruNite's own US store, checked on October 6, 2026.
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Price in the maker's own store, checked October 6, 2026. Amazon prices change often, so we link without a price.
What you get
A flashlight rated at 1018 lumens from two AA cells. It charges over USB-C as well so you can top it up or drop in fresh cells. The maker lists a 93 m beam distance and a two-button interface.
- Runs on AA cells
- USB-C charging
- Two-button interface
- Max output doubled from the 500 lm Archer 2A V3
Pros and cons of the ThruNite Archer 2A C
Pros
- Runs on AA cells so spares are easy to stock.
- USB-C charging on top of AA power.
- Max output doubled from the Archer 2A V3 that Wirecutter picked.
Cons
- The 93 m beam distance is modest beside the longer throws listed elsewhere on this list.
- The saved page title belonged to another product so confirm the exact model before buying.
Specs
- Type
- flashlight
- Brightnessmaker's rating
- 1,018 lumens
- Battery type
- 2x AA (USB-C rechargeable)
Why it scores 7.8
7.8/10
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Emergency features
- Rechargeable or standard batteries
- Waterproof or water resistant
- Runtime or burn time listed by the maker
Tester picks
- Wirecutter
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