Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1 Lantern vs Sofirn SP36 BLF
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 606% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 606% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 700% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$72.99Most expensive
Weight
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
310 g (10.93 oz)Lightest
Length
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
11000 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
210 m (689 ft)
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingOutdoor useEmergency lighting
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
Common praise
High output brightnessLong runtime (up to 12 hours)Stepless adjustable color temperatureRugged and waterproof buildAnduril 2.0 firmware with many modes
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
Common complaints
Some find the weight (405g) heavy compared to smaller lanternsNo tripod mounting threadBeam distance not specified
Relatively heavy and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
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