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Sofirn D25S 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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH20 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 23% 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$19Cheapest
US$29.99Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
76 g (2.68 oz)Lightest
Length
85.8 mm (3.38 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 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
Unknown
13320 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
1x AA or 1x 14500 lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingRunningHikingGeneral outdoor activitiesHeadlamp useLight painting when removed from headband
Hands-free lighting tasksCampingReadingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Affordable price for featuresGood beam quality with artifact-free hotspotSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strapRechargeable with USB-C portFunctional red and white LEDsEffective thermal regulation and low voltage protection
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 described as sub-par with shallow unlubricated threadsSwitch placement on side instead of top may reduce ergonomicsSlightly heavy for runningNo pocket clip, magnet, or lanyard included for handheld use
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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