For the first 3 minutes, the Thrunite Archer Mini wins at 405 lumens and 1880 candela. After that it drops down to only 157 lumens and 729 candela for only 52 minutes. The Microstream USB does 250 lumens and 1150 candela the WHOLE time for 1.5 hours. Therefore, the Thrunite is better in the first 3 minutes and the Microstream USB is better for the 1.5 hours after that. So, do you value peak brightness for a few minutes, or maximum performance for a long period of time?Other than that, the Thrunite has the screwing port and the price advantage.
I like SL, but this is not correct. Over the course of 20 minutes the Microstream USB quickly goes down to around 90, then slowly reduces to 25 lumen by the 1.5 hour mark. If you go to SL's website and look up the Micostream USB, click on "Documentation" link, click "Fact Sheet," it documents the light output over the 1.5 hours. Props to SL for having this info directly on their website. I now have 2 Microstream USB's (Coyote version is the only one that comes on 250 first, so I have both versions).
@@Weo510 Thank you for correcting me! Really, I mean it. Now people know the truth and that’s what matters 😎 I’m glad to know this and I will now be comparing the runtime charts on Streamlight’s website to see which has the best runtime pattern of the Microstream Original, the Microstream USB, and the Protac AAA.
I just purchased this THRUNITE ARCHER MINI today (Sunday July 3rd 2022) on Amazon. Right now Amazon is giving a coupon on this flashlight that takes off $5 and some change. My total with tax included came to $22.11 delivered. Mine will be here on Wednesday 7/6/22 due to the 4th of July holiday tomorrow. BTW, I also have the OLIGHT i3t EOS and the STREAMLIGHT MICROSTREAM USB you shared in this video and love both of them. Great comparison video and thank you for sharing it. 👍
I don't mind AAA. I carry a Lumintop Tool AAA and it's perfectly usable and simple for a pocket light. That Thrunite looks great for that price though, especially for an integral battery, which could be a pro or con depending on your opinions. Wish it didn't have strobe though. Not necessary in almost any light short of a gun light. A pocket light needs 3, maybe 4 settings tops. Thanks for the review!
People complain about the hard to press on button on the Microstream, but I've never had mine accidentally come on in my pocket like some of my other lights have.
Thrunite makes some great flashlights. I just purchased this one because of the recharge port, no more buying expensive batteries. Thanks for sharing your review. Less batteries weights to carry in my pack because it’s rechargeable .
i definitely agree with you about aaa batteries. i put batteries in my flashlight, use it once, and a week later it's dead. at least with my archer mini i don't have to keep replacing the batteries.
I know price would go up but I would like to see battery level indicators on the smaller lights too. If you haven't go review some Fenix lights they are pretty good.
I had 2 of the Streamlight Microstream (coyote & blue) and lost them both they were clipped on my left-hand pants pocket, the first time it had gotten caught on my seat belt getting out of my car, I found it two days later and then lost it again and also lost the blue one probably the same way no way of knowing for sure? They were just a little to long for them to be comfortable (mostly while driving) in my pocket, so I went with the Thrunite Archer Mini and love this thing and Im not worried about losing it because it just goes into my pocket, and for the Olight....it's a AAA battery version so Im not interested in it. Thanks for the informative review!
Penntucky Survivalists Does this work as contact? I don't see an email address I totally have been looking for this sleep system,(MMSS) can not find a complete set I do already have the bivy
SL has a replaceable proprietary battery (cant use charge port with normal 10400). Thrunite's battery is soldered to the circuit board in the head and glued inside the tube body. I use a Macrostream for EDC or as a backup work light or if I don't have a dedicated work light with me (also because 18650 lights are a little cumbersome on a hat brim). I use the Microstream USB when I go minimalist, but not 100% sold on it because of limited run time on low... probably a non issue. I too appreciate a charge port on the side as it's easy to top off with a USB cable when I drive from one spot to another.
I bought that Archer it was a great light for about a week The tail kept pretty much took a dump send it back will never buy thru night again I'll stick with old light I just bought it as an extra item for a mini EDC bag I keep the I5r in that one I've got several of those proving to be great flashlights,
I have both the Microstream USB (coyote tan so starts high 250 lumens) and the Olight. Just ordered 3 thrunites to gift my father in law and 2 brothers in law. As you said that Olight has no place in the rotation. I do use the bigger Olight Warrior mini 2 ocasionally tho’. Great vid.
"Wipe the lube off your hands" got me dying 😂 But on a more serious note, I have the micro and macro streams from Streamlight. Both nice lights, but I gotta say, the Type C port on the thrunite is a huge selling point with my devices slowly transitioning away from micro usb
I edc a 18650 (warrior mini today) 99% of the time from my very large collection. I also carry a AAA in my pocketand everyday and/or penlights often. So no, they are not useless. Just not for you.
I don’t have the Thrunite, but from watching reviews, it appears to have a different switch from the usual soft press for momentary and full click for constant on. It seems to just have a switch that clicks. I suspect that it doesn’t have momentary, but it is possible that it could be programmed to do momentary if you hold the button down for long enough. Hope this helps!
I love my protac 1aaa my og aaa microstream and my aaa olight they’re perfect too throw in a pocket and when your out camping fishing working just slap a new aaa in I just always keep a pack of aaa in my car and in my bag
None of these blow my mind. I always like a very low half to one lumen moonlight mode, plus a fairly high max (over 400 lumens). Though it’s slightly larger and in the AA arena, I’d choose an Acebeam Pokelit AA over any of these, any day of the week. It’s the best AA flashlight IMO too. Anyway, really nice comparison video. Thanks!
not a fan of triple aaa...but also don't like rechargeable built in batteries. at least with the aaa I can swap a battery and be right back to work. also the flashlight doesn't become worthless if the battery dies. to each his own.
G'day Chris, yep with ya, AAAs are crap for torches of any description IMO. USB-C is the go, but settle for micro if everything else is cool, like you, I must have a coupla dozen micro cables still lol. Gotta say the 'ol Archers 1A and 2A still stand up; as an early riser, I use them every morning and often @ night, I get weeks out of them on NiMH 2500 mAh AAs. Probably handle 14500s too, but not prepared to potentially spoil a good thing. Cheers Duke.
Russian. проблема с olight в том что 1) он не принимает литий и 2) это маленькая мощность света а после бум и максимальная мощность, нету промежуточных мощностей
Yes. Olight blows all around. Their customer service gave me a coupon for a broken product and the coupon didn't even work. Streamlight's customer service I haven't had to use because the flashlight is great.
I have the Archer Pro V2...if I had it to do over, I wouldn't buy it. I don't like having to charge the light, I don't like the stupid crunchy feeling button...just not satisfied with the light and I should have returned it...BUT...I didn't
You shoulda made this 3 videos...archer VS Microstream, Archer VS i3T, and Microstream VS i3T. Get 3 videos instead of one and people still get what they asked for.
@@preparedmind101 they have their different uses. its just not a fair comparison when you use a high output battery putting out close to 3 times what an alkaline does. sometimes a light will have longer run time with a alkaline
built-in batteries LOL that's trash. good ol' planned obsolescence. the olight absolutely can take rechargable batteries. a little understated here, don't you think. once the current battery is dead, you pop it out, grab a new 10440 off the charger and you're on your way. no down time. the olight will also last as long as you take care of it. how many charges can the other 2 lights take before you have to throw the whole light away and buy a new one? 300? 400? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA trash
For the first 3 minutes, the Thrunite Archer Mini wins at 405 lumens and 1880 candela. After that it drops down to only 157 lumens and 729 candela for only 52 minutes. The Microstream USB does 250 lumens and 1150 candela the WHOLE time for 1.5 hours. Therefore, the Thrunite is better in the first 3 minutes and the Microstream USB is better for the 1.5 hours after that. So, do you value peak brightness for a few minutes, or maximum performance for a long period of time?Other than that, the Thrunite has the screwing port and the price advantage.
I like SL, but this is not correct. Over the course of 20 minutes the Microstream USB quickly goes down to around 90, then slowly reduces to 25 lumen by the 1.5 hour mark. If you go to SL's website and look up the Micostream USB, click on "Documentation" link, click "Fact Sheet," it documents the light output over the 1.5 hours. Props to SL for having this info directly on their website. I now have 2 Microstream USB's (Coyote version is the only one that comes on 250 first, so I have both versions).
@@Weo510 Thank you for correcting me! Really, I mean it. Now people know the truth and that’s what matters 😎 I’m glad to know this and I will now be comparing the runtime charts on Streamlight’s website to see which has the best runtime pattern of the Microstream Original, the Microstream USB, and the Protac AAA.
I just purchased this THRUNITE ARCHER MINI today (Sunday July 3rd 2022) on Amazon. Right now Amazon is giving a coupon on this flashlight that takes off $5 and some change. My total with tax included came to $22.11 delivered. Mine will be here on Wednesday 7/6/22 due to the 4th of July holiday tomorrow. BTW, I also have the OLIGHT i3t EOS and the STREAMLIGHT MICROSTREAM USB you shared in this video and love both of them. Great comparison video and thank you for sharing it. 👍
I don't mind AAA. I carry a Lumintop Tool AAA and it's perfectly usable and simple for a pocket light. That Thrunite looks great for that price though, especially for an integral battery, which could be a pro or con depending on your opinions. Wish it didn't have strobe though. Not necessary in almost any light short of a gun light. A pocket light needs 3, maybe 4 settings tops. Thanks for the review!
Would love a medium setting between the low and high, rather than a strobe which is (and only is) an annoyance when I accidentally turn it on.
People complain about the hard to press on button on the Microstream, but I've never had mine accidentally come on in my pocket like some of my other lights have.
i am still wearing an Ultratac K18 , I set it up as a neck light, i love having the option of li-ion or basic AAA
Thrunite makes some great flashlights. I just purchased this one because of the recharge port, no more buying expensive batteries. Thanks for sharing your review. Less batteries weights to carry in my pack because it’s rechargeable .
I demand to see the full intro! And the shed to!
How long does the thrunite battery stay full charged when unused …do I need to run it down and recharge daily,weekly"?..?
Whats the warranty on the streamlight and thrunight?
Have you checked out the new Fenix e35v3?
I was going to watch the SOTU address but I am here watching Chris talk about shinning the light on the cockroaches.
Is it real Biden, or that Digital Biden that everyone thinks is real?
Try a 10440 on the I3T. Its around 600 lumens.
What happened to the jessmuks? I want to get another one!
i definitely agree with you about aaa batteries. i put batteries in my flashlight, use it once, and a week later it's dead. at least with my archer mini i don't have to keep replacing the batteries.
I have the 1a and 2a v3s still going strong after 3 or 4 years. This new one might replace my trusty uktratac k18
I definitely support your videos with a big thumbs up
Olight does have the I5R. A AA size rechargeable. I'm sure it's not going to win in the comparison but it does remove the AAA battery issues.
Yep, In my rotation.
I know price would go up but I would like to see battery level indicators on the smaller lights too. If you haven't go review some Fenix lights they are pretty good.
"wipe the lube off your hands"....hahaha.
If you can only have 10 knives for the rest of your life, what would they be?
(Outside of your own designs of course)
I had 2 of the Streamlight Microstream (coyote & blue) and lost them both they were clipped on my left-hand pants pocket, the first time it had gotten caught on my seat belt getting out of my car, I found it two days later and then lost it again and also lost the blue one probably the same way no way of knowing for sure? They were just a little to long for them to be comfortable (mostly while driving) in my pocket, so I went with the Thrunite Archer Mini and love this thing and Im not worried about losing it because it just goes into my pocket, and for the Olight....it's a AAA battery version so Im not interested in it. Thanks for the informative review!
Hey glad you're making more videos knife review videos you were the best
He still is!
Penntucky Survivalists
Does this work as contact? I don't see an email address I totally have been looking for this sleep system,(MMSS) can not find a complete set I do already have the bivy
SL has a replaceable proprietary battery (cant use charge port with normal 10400). Thrunite's battery is soldered to the circuit board in the head and glued inside the tube body. I use a Macrostream for EDC or as a backup work light or if I don't have a dedicated work light with me (also because 18650 lights are a little cumbersome on a hat brim). I use the Microstream USB when I go minimalist, but not 100% sold on it because of limited run time on low... probably a non issue. I too appreciate a charge port on the side as it's easy to top off with a USB cable when I drive from one spot to another.
I bought that Archer it was a great light for about a week The tail kept pretty much took a dump send it back will never buy thru night again
I'll stick with old light I just bought it as an extra item for a mini EDC bag I keep the I5r in that one I've got several of those proving to be great flashlights,
I have both the Microstream USB (coyote tan so starts high 250 lumens) and the Olight. Just ordered 3 thrunites to gift my father in law and 2 brothers in law. As you said that Olight has no place in the rotation. I do use the bigger Olight Warrior mini 2 ocasionally tho’. Great vid.
"Wipe the lube off your hands" got me dying 😂 But on a more serious note, I have the micro and macro streams from Streamlight. Both nice lights, but I gotta say, the Type C port on the thrunite is a huge selling point with my devices slowly transitioning away from micro usb
I edc a 18650 (warrior mini today) 99% of the time from my very large collection. I also carry a AAA in my pocketand everyday and/or penlights often. So no, they are not useless. Just not for you.
Does the Thrunite have momentary on or it's full on/off switch?
I don’t have the Thrunite, but from watching reviews, it appears to have a different switch from the usual soft press for momentary and full click for constant on. It seems to just have a switch that clicks. I suspect that it doesn’t have momentary, but it is possible that it could be programmed to do momentary if you hold the button down for long enough. Hope this helps!
@@timb8098 yeah that's what a thought too, thanks for the info
I love my protac 1aaa my og aaa microstream and my aaa olight they’re perfect too throw in a pocket and when your out camping fishing working just slap a new aaa in I just always keep a pack of aaa in my car and in my bag
None of these blow my mind. I always like a very low half to one lumen moonlight mode, plus a fairly high max (over 400 lumens). Though it’s slightly larger and in the AA arena, I’d choose an Acebeam Pokelit AA over any of these, any day of the week. It’s the best AA flashlight IMO too. Anyway, really nice comparison video. Thanks!
Chris puts out a new flashlight video. I order the light before the video is done. At least the fourth time it's happened....
not a fan of triple aaa...but also don't like rechargeable built in batteries. at least with the aaa I can swap a battery and be right back to work. also the flashlight doesn't become worthless if the battery dies. to each his own.
Good comparison. I prefer the Thrunite all day. If it's not rechargeable it's not worth buying.
G'day Chris, yep with ya, AAAs are crap for torches of any description IMO. USB-C is the go, but settle for micro if everything else is cool, like you, I must have a coupla dozen micro cables still lol.
Gotta say the 'ol Archers 1A and 2A still stand up; as an early riser, I use them every morning and often @ night, I get weeks out of them on NiMH 2500 mAh AAs. Probably handle 14500s too, but not prepared to potentially spoil a good thing. Cheers Duke.
Great video
Nice E.D.C. I like 'em. But will Will?
Good video
Russian. проблема с olight в том что 1) он не принимает литий и 2) это маленькая мощность света а после бум и максимальная мощность, нету промежуточных мощностей
All the microstreams have different button operations to get from high to low confused me a lot when I bought a different color 8:23
Rechargeable vs replaceable aren’t comparable
Streamlight has great customer service. Olight customer service is trash. Thrunite I haven’t used their customer service yet.
Yes. Olight blows all around. Their customer service gave me a coupon for a broken product and the coupon didn't even work. Streamlight's customer service I haven't had to use because the flashlight is great.
I hope your happy with your new life good by . Happy trails
I have the Archer Pro V2...if I had it to do over, I wouldn't buy it. I don't like having to charge the light, I don't like the stupid crunchy feeling button...just not satisfied with the light and I should have returned it...BUT...I didn't
You forgot about the archer having a lock on it
You shoulda made this 3 videos...archer VS Microstream, Archer VS i3T, and Microstream VS i3T. Get 3 videos instead of one and people still get what they asked for.
you cant compare lithium batteries to non lithium batteries or lights
Because...?? Why? Lithium= Good. Alkaline= Shit. It's not rocket science.
@@preparedmind101 they have their different uses. its just not a fair comparison when you use a high output battery putting out close to 3 times what an alkaline does. sometimes a light will have longer run time with a alkaline
@@nomercyinc6783 He should have included the tiny 1200 lumen Olight baton 3.
@@paulg666 no that’s not a fair comparison either.
Thrunite, lights go out and the light is flat. Pointless light if not able change battery. AAA over in built battery every time
What's your address? I've got some old pizza to deliver.
built-in batteries LOL that's trash. good ol' planned obsolescence. the olight absolutely can take rechargable batteries. a little understated here, don't you think.
once the current battery is dead, you pop it out, grab a new 10440 off the charger and you're on your way. no down time.
the olight will also last as long as you take care of it.
how many charges can the other 2 lights take before you have to throw the whole light away and buy a new one? 300? 400? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA trash
Not buying China at this time
Trying to look like nutnfancy huh 😂
💩 Shtting on a AAA light means you're missing the point of a AAA light. Way to compare apples and oranges
No idea what you are talking about. If i can raid a crack house with a lighter a flash light would be fine