Archer Mini USB-C Pocket EDC Flashlight, 2 Pack 405 Lumens IPX8

In the interest of full disclosure, I am a flashaholic. I rarely meet a flashlight that I don't like for one reason or another. In the case of this light, there is a lot to like. First, it seems to be high quality and I suspect that it will be very durable. I also like the rechargeable feature. Fewer batteries to purchase is a good thing. The light levels are not the absolute brightest, but too many people focus on raw lumen output versus a usable output. A 1000 lumen light has a purpose, but day to day usage is not one of them. The highest output of this light is around 400 lumens which is more than enough. The low output level is a good working light when you don't want a lot of brightness. I haven't tested the charge duration, but it is advertise to be in the 90 minute range at full brightness and around 7 hours at the low level. This is more than adequate for an everyday carry flashlight. I also like the fact that it is small and light, but not so tiny that it becomes difficult to use. I bought this in a two pack and the price was great. I am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this flashlight for regular use.

A lot of "EDC" flashlights are really too big to comfortably carry with a pocket clip and are better suited to a holster, and a couple super-mini, single AAA lights I've tried are disappointingly dim and it seems like they always need a new battery. Been really happy with this one. It's both slim and short and disappears in the corner of your pocket. Very easy lock-out function to prevent battery drain from accidental button presses. The initial "low" brightness is good for finding keys or other tasks in the dark, or as a work light clipped to a hat brim. The stuff you'd otherwise be fumbling with your phone to unlock and turn the "flashlight" feature on. Plenty, without blowing out your night vision. Double tap for high and it's surprisingly bright given the size if you need more "flashlight" and less "penlight". The initial brightness on high does fade/thermal throttle after a few minutes, but it levels off at a claimed 150 lumen, which feels about right and still very usable for tasks that require more light. The double-sided clip is a nice touch- so it can work as a pocket clip, or clipped to a hat brim for hands free use (how many lights forget that one little thing is crazy). No convoluted button-tap patterns or sequences to remember. It only charges at about 2w, but it is USB-C (no stupid proprietary charge cables) and there's no fiddly rubber covers or crappy threads to take apart to remove batteries to charge. Just unscrew the buttery smooth focus ring all the way- it has a stop, won't accidentally come all the way off- to reveal the charge port. Very easy. For $20 really impressed, my new EDC light. Spent considerably more on lights I don't like as much and just aren't as well designed.

These were a great value. The control scheme takes a little practice and there’s only normal and SUPER-bright settings. Nice size and quality.

Carried every day for the past 380 days. Used nearly every day. Dropped many times and submerged at least once or twice. Charged once every week or two. After just over a year of this, it just powered off for the last time. Before total failure, the charging light was a solid purple (as opposed to the expected solid red) when plugged in, and would turn red if powered on while charging. My suspicion is that the battery was at the end of its life, and after opening it up I couldn’t find any gross failures like a failed solder or loose component on the PCBA. Long story short, it’s a great light, the two-way clip is perfect for clipping on to a hat, and it’s an amazing size and brightness for an EDC. Sometimes I wish it was magnetic. The on/off button is easy to accidentally hit when it’s pocketed, and the lockout function is a little cumbersome to be utilizing every time you want to use it. Did I wish it lasted longer than a year? Sure. Is it worth the $14? Absolutely. Did I just order two more AND the new 600 lumen keychain light with a magnetic base? You betcha.

I love these little lights. If something does not have usb-c charging built in I don’t want it. These do and I really like them. Three or more decades ago I used to go to old people’s houses and wonder why they have so many flashlights or torches scattered around the place. Well now I am an old people and completely understand.

I bought the smaller version and it's my every day carry flashlight, and decided to upgrade... so I bought this light. The size is really good for evert day carry, but it became evident there were a few minor issues. One, the tail switch is easy to bump. I had the light in my front pants pocket, and when I went to the bathroom, I noticed it was on. I dropped my pants and I was glowing like the suitcase from Pulp Fiction. The adjustable output is a nice feature, especially if you are using this for a work light. Brightness... it is reasonably bright, but I find it very hard to believe that it's 900 lumens. I have a different light made by Anker that is about 900 lumens, and it's noticeable how much brighter it is. If you like the features and don't mind clipping this light to your pocket or putting it in a holster or tool box so you are less likely to bump the switch, go for it. The build quality of all my ThruNite flashlights are excellent. I love their lights and want to buy more of them. This light, however, needs a different tail switch... more like how the Archer Mini works... to meet my needs. It's a five star light, but I took off one star for not being 900 lumens, and one star for the tail switch. Hope this review helps.

This little mighty light is well worth it! I didn't want to invest in a Streamlight or Olight because I didn't know for sure I would want or need to carry a light. I wasn't sure it would be useful. I've carried this Archer mini with me to work everyday for 2 and half years now. It sure has been useful! It's all I need. Has low beam, high beam, and strobe. Also has constant on or quick flash. Holds a charge for a long time! Charges quickly! Somewhere along the way I lost the clip, but that's OK. It's just a touch larger than a tube of chapstick. Doesn't get lost in your pocket and doesn't stick in the way when you sit or squat. It will take a beaten and keep on shining.

Great for EDC in a shirt or pants pocket. Bright enough and last awhile before needing charging