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Nitecore LR70 vs Sofirn LT1S Lantern

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore LR70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Nitecore LR70 — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Nitecore LR70 — Max candela: 23100 cdNitecore LR70 — Weight: 271 g (9.56 oz)Nitecore LR70 — Length: 113 mm (4.45 in)Nitecore LR70 — Retail price: US$100.71Nitecore LR70 — Max lumens: 3000 lmSofirn LT1S Lantern — Beam distance: 18 m (59 ft)Sofirn LT1S Lantern — Max candela: 82.5 cdSofirn LT1S Lantern — Weight: 338.9 g (11.95 oz)Sofirn LT1S Lantern — Length: 97.3 mm (3.83 in)Sofirn LT1S Lantern — Retail price: US$45.59Sofirn LT1S Lantern — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100.71Most expensive
US$45.59Cheapest
Weight
271 g (9.56 oz)Lightest
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
Length
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23100 cdHighest candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3600 minLongest runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable Li-ion 10,000mAh (2 x NL2150)
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C 18W QC/PD input/output
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
PC and aluminum alloy
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Work▣Emergency Power Bank
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Emergency Lighting▣Power Outages▣General Outdoor Use
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Design With Flashlight, Lantern, And Power Bank.✓High Maximum Output At 3000 Lumens In Flashlight Mode.✓Good Durability With Ip67 Rating And 1m Impact Resistance.✓Long Runtime Up To 60 Hours At 55 Lumens.✓Power Bank Function With 10,000mah Battery And USB C Charging.
✓Compact Size And Good Portability For A Lantern✓Smooth Ramping And Stepped Modes With Both Warm And Cool White Light✓Includes Red Light Modes For Night Use✓USB C Onboard Charging With Powerbank Output✓Solid Build Quality With Aluminum Body And Ipx8 Waterproofing✓Long Battery Runtime Up To Over 500 Hours On Low Moonlight Mode
Common complaints
⚠Not Optimized For Dedicated Everyday Carry Or Tactical Use Due To Size And Design.⚠Heavy Compared To Smaller EDC Flashlights.⚠Beam Throw And Candela Moderate For Tactical Thrower Standards.
⚠No Tripod Mount Or Magnetic Tailcap⚠Charging Port On Top May Be Vulnerable To Moisture⚠Tailcap Threads Stiff Due To Large Springs⚠User Interface Can Be A Bit Complex With Multiple Clicks⚠No Direct Shortcut To Turbo From On⚠Mechanical Lockout Twist Can Be Tricky

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