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Sofirn D25LR vs ThruNite TH20
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5691% 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$22Cheapest
US$29.99Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
76 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
Length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
590 lmHighest output
520 lmLowest output
Max candela
700 cdLowest candela
1120 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
67 m (220 ft)Highest
Max runtime
230 minShortest runtime
13320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesBudget-conscious usersLight paintingStargazingHunting
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
Common praise
High CRI white light with good color renderingDeep 660nm red LED preserving night visionAffordable priceGood runtime with low voltage protectionSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strap
Comfortable headstrap and lightweight designSmooth ramping user interface with mode memoryGood output for size and battery typeDurable anodized aluminum constructionWaterproof to IPX-8 standard
Common complaints
Build quality is decent but not robust enough for rough conditionsSlight green tint in white LED noted by some usersUnregulated output with step down after short time on highHeavier than ideal for runningThreads need lubrication for smooth battery insertion
No on-board chargingNo low voltage protection for 14500 batteryLimited retention options — designed primarily for use with headstrapE-switch located on end can be slightly awkward to operate
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