Sofirn SC33 vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3 size comparison
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 24 mm (0.94 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 62 g lighter (without battery).
The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 24 mm (0.94 in) longer than the Sofirn SC33, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 62 g lighter (without battery).
Dimensions
| Sofirn SC33 Check price ↗ | ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 155 mm (6.10 in)+24 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 22 mm (0.87 in)−10 mm |
| Body | — | 22 mm (0.87 in) |
| Weight | 110 g without battery | 48 g without battery−62 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 2x AA |
| Max output | 5,200 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | flashlightgo.com sourced Only head diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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SC33 vs Archer 2A V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 24 mm (15%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 10 mm slimmer (22 vs 32 mm). The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 62 g lighter (48 g vs 110 g, without battery).
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 940% more.
Battery
The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $12.00 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 Sofirn SC33 if you want a shorter light (24 mm shorter) and more output (5,200 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 if you want a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower) and less weight (62 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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SC33 vs Archer 2A V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Sofirn SC33 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 24 mm (15%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 10 mm slimmer (22 vs 32 mm). The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 62 g lighter (48 g vs 110 g, without battery).
Which is brighter, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the ThruNite Archer 2A V3, 940% more.
Which is cheaper, the Sofirn SC33 or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Sofirn SC33 was from $41.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $12.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Sofirn SC33 and ThruNite Archer 2A V3 use the same battery?
The Sofirn SC33 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Sofirn SC33: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by flashlightgo.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price from $41.99 from flashlightgo.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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