Nitecore MT2A Pro vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3 size comparison
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 12 mm (0.47 in) longer than the Nitecore MT2A Pro, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 12 mm (0.47 in) longer than the Nitecore MT2A Pro, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore MT2A Pro Check price ↗ | ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 143 mm (5.63 in) | 155 mm (6.10 in)+12 mm |
| Head / width | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+2 mm |
| Body | 17 mm (0.67 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)+5 mm |
| Weight | 98 g listed | 48 g without battery |
| Battery | 2x AA / NL1416R | 2x AA |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 255 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $44.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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MT2A Pro vs Archer 2A V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT2A Pro is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 12 mm (8%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 2 mm slimmer (20 vs 22 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT2A Pro is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 100% more.
Battery
The Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT2A Pro was $44.95 at batteryjunction.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 Nitecore MT2A Pro if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and more output (1,000 lm vs 500 lm). On the specs we track, the Nitecore MT2A Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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MT2A Pro vs Archer 2A V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Nitecore MT2A Pro is the shorter light: 143 mm (5.63 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 12 mm (8%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT2A Pro is 2 mm slimmer (20 vs 22 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore MT2A Pro: 98 g listed; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Nitecore MT2A Pro is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 100% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore MT2A Pro or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore MT2A Pro was $44.95 at batteryjunction.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 Nitecore MT2A Pro and ThruNite Archer 2A V3 use the same battery?
The Nitecore MT2A Pro runs on removable 2x AA / NL1416R batteries; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries.
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Sources
- Nitecore MT2A Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $44.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite Archer 2A V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $29.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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