Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Sofirn SK31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1260% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1260% 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 SK31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 801% 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$52.99Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
6800 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
395 m (1296 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB-C 5V 3A, approx. 3 hours charging time
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
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Tactical useOutdoor useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defensePatrol duty
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
High max output of 6800 lumensLong beam distance (395 meters)Robust aluminum body with stainless steel bezel and tungsten spheres for glass breakingEfficient LHP73B LED emitter with clean tintTriple-switch interface allowing intuitive controlExcellent water resistance with screwable aluminum USB-C coverLong runtime up to 500 hours on low modeIncluded rechargeable 21700 batteryBattery indicator for charge level
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
Lockout switch placement can be awkwardLockout switch sometimes malfunctions causing failure to turn on (resolvable by toggling lockout)Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating (CDR) than recommended for max turbo output
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