Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs Sofirn LT1S Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$85Most expensive
US$79.99Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Lightest
257 g (9.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
22500 cdHighest candela
81 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
30000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard anodised finish
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
CampingBackyard lightingEmergency power outagesHikingEveryday tasksNight vision preservation
Common praise
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
Pleasant tint range from 2700K to 5000K without greenness or violetVersatile Anduril 2 user interface with advanced customizationGood build quality with strong metal hangerExcellent powerbank output via USB-CLong runtime with 5000mAh 21700 included
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Complex user interface requiring initial user configurationVisible and audible PWM at low and medium brightness levelsNearly invisible low moonlight brightness with default settingsManual is incomplete and partly incorrectTurbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal and battery safety
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