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Sofirn HS20 Dual LED vs ThruNite Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn HS20 Dual LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 823% 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$88Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
85.3 mm (3.36 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
1755 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
26100 cd
Beam distance
235 m (771 ft)Lowest
323 m (1060 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1560 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650
18650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061 Aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingHuntingRunningEDCOutdoor activities
BikingSkateboardingTrail runningLong distance beam requirements
Common praise
High brightness outputDual LED emitters for versatile flood and spot beamsFast USB-C chargingLightweight and comfortable to wearIPX8 waterproof rating
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
Runtime limited to 2 hours on turbo modeTurbo mode steps down automatically to prevent overheatingBattery not included in some packages
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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