Fenix E20 V2.0 AA vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3 size comparison
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 28 mm (1.10 in) longer than the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 6 g heavier (without battery).
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 28 mm (1.10 in) longer than the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. It is 6 g heavier (without battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix E20 V2.0 AA Check price ↗ | ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 127 mm (5.00 in) | 155 mm (6.10 in)+28 mm |
| Head / width | 21 mm (0.83 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+1 mm |
| Body | 16.8 mm (0.66 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+5.2 mm |
| Weight | 42 g without battery | 48 g without battery+6 g |
| Battery | 2x AA | 2x AA |
| Max output | 350 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 126 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $44.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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E20 V2.0 AA vs Archer 2A V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is the shorter light: 127 mm (5.00 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 28 mm (18%). At its widest point the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 1 mm slimmer (21 vs 22 mm). The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 6 g lighter (42 g vs 48 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, 43% more.
Battery
Both run on removable 2x AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA was $44.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $14.96 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 Fenix E20 V2.0 AA if you want a shorter light (28 mm shorter) and less weight (6 g lighter). Choose the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 if you want more output (500 lm vs 350 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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E20 V2.0 AA vs Archer 2A V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is the shorter light: 127 mm (5.00 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 28 mm (18%). At its widest point the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 1 mm slimmer (21 vs 22 mm). The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 6 g lighter (42 g vs 48 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, 43% more.
Which is cheaper, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA was $44.95 at fenixlighting.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $14.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA and ThruNite Archer 2A V3 use the same battery?
Both run on removable 2x AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix E20 V2.0 AA: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $44.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite Archer 2A V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $29.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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