Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Sofirn LT1S Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 801% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 801% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the shortest option for length.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest option for length.
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$45.59Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
257 g (9.07 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
82.5 cdHighest candela
81 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)
18 m (59 ft)
Max runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
CampingBackyard lightingEmergency power outagesHikingEveryday tasksNight vision preservation
Common praise
Compact size and good portability for a lanternSmooth ramping and stepped modes with both warm and cool white lightIncludes red light modes for night useUSB-C onboard charging with powerbank outputSolid build quality with aluminum body and IPX8 waterproofingLong battery runtime up to over 500 hours on low moonlight mode
Pleasant tint range from 2700K to 5000K without greenness or violetVersatile Anduril 2 user interface with advanced customizationGood build quality with strong metal hangerExcellent powerbank output via USB-CLong runtime with 5000mAh 21700 included
Common complaints
No tripod mount or magnetic tailcapCharging port on top may be vulnerable to moistureTailcap threads stiff due to large springsUser interface can be a bit complex with multiple clicksNo direct shortcut to turbo from onMechanical lockout twist can be tricky
Complex user interface requiring initial user configurationVisible and audible PWM at low and medium brightness levelsNearly invisible low moonlight brightness with default settingsManual is incomplete and partly incorrectTurbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal and battery safety
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