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Sofirn LT1 Lantern vs Sofirn LT1S

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 140% 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.

Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Weight: 405 g (14.29 oz)Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Length: 176 mm (6.93 in)Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Retail price: US$69.99Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Max lumens: 800 lmSofirn LT1 Lantern — Max runtime: 720 minSofirn LT1S — Weight: 339 g (11.96 oz)Sofirn LT1S — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Sofirn LT1S — Retail price: US$40.29Sofirn LT1S — Max lumens: 1200 lmSofirn LT1S — Max runtime: 300 minWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.99Most expensive
US$40.29Cheapest
Weight
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
339 g (11.96 oz)Lightest
Length
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
600 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
49 m (161 ft)
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Use▣Emergency Lighting
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Car Camping▣Festival Use▣Overnight Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness▣General Portable Lantern Use
Common praise
✓High Output Brightness✓Long Runtime (up To 12 Hours)✓Stepless Adjustable Color Temperature✓Rugged And Waterproof Build✓Anduril 2.0 Firmware With Many Modes
✓Versatile Dual White And Red Light Modes✓Good Runtime And Brightness Balance✓Power Bank Charging Capability✓Durable Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum✓Magnetic Base And Sturdy Hanging Hook For Flexible Placement✓Affordable Price Compared To Competitors
Common complaints
⚠Some Find The Weight (405g) Heavy Compared To Smaller Lanterns⚠No Tripod Mounting Thread⚠Beam Distance Not Specified
⚠User Interface Not As Intuitive As Anduril 2⚠Ipx4 Rating In Some Reviews Limits Heavy Rain Use⚠Weight Heavier Than Ultralight Backpacking Lights⚠Threads And Spring In Tailcap Can Be Stiff⚠Packaging Is Basic

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