Comparison Console
Sofirn D25S vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 27% 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$50Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
109 g (3.84 oz)Lightest
Length
85.8 mm (3.38 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1755 lmHighest output
Max candela
700 cdLowest candela
26100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
14400 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingRunningHikingGeneral outdoor activitiesHeadlamp useLight painting when removed from headband
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
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
Very good throw performance with 26,100 cd intensityIncluded 3400mAh 18650 batteryGreat runtime on low and medium modesComfortable and adjustable headbandSimple and straightforward UI with direct access to firefly and turbo modes
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
Warm on turbo output causing some heat and neck fatigue when worn on headSlight rattling or wiggle of the battery inside the tubeThin rubber flap sealing USB-C portNo magnetic tailcapTailcap threads can be a bit gritty
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