Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1 Lantern vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 176% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 377% 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$75.99Most expensive
Weight
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
16200 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
255 m (837 ft)
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingOutdoor useEmergency lighting
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High output brightnessLong runtime (up to 12 hours)Stepless adjustable color temperatureRugged and waterproof buildAnduril 2.0 firmware with many modes
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Some find the weight (405g) heavy compared to smaller lanternsNo tripod mounting threadBeam distance not specified
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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