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Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 405% 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$45.59Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
14800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
244 m (801 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
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
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
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
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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