Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Sofirn SK31 Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SK31 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 Tactical 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 cdLowest candela
38900 cdHighest candela
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
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-T6 aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with black PVD coating
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defense
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 maximum brightness of 6800 lumensLong beam distance of 395 metersRobust build with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelEffective USB-C charging with protective screwable coverMultiple intuitive switches including lockoutGood battery runtime up to 500 hours on lowExcellent mode selection including tactical, outdoor, and strobeMinimal green tint LED emitterIncluded holster and accessories
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
Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating than optimal for max lumensLockout button placement considered awkward by some usersLockout switch occasionally causes operation issues requiring toggleDoes not tail stand due to button protrusion
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