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Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1030% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1030% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2423% 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$54.99Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
300 g (10.58 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
31577 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
355.4 m (1166 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
132 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
3 x 18650 lithium-ion (button top required)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB-C (quick charge up to ~2.6A input)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency LightingPower OutagesGeneral Outdoor Use
EDCOutdoor UseUsers Wanting High Output With Multiple CellsAnduril Ui EnthusiastsUsers Needing USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature
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 Output With A Neutral White, High Cri LED For Comfortable Beam QualityCustomizable Anduril 2 Ui With Multiple Modes And Temperature RegulationBuilt In USB C Charging And Powerbank FunctionalityGood Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Strong Knurling For Grip
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 And Large For Pocket Carry; Better Suited For Bag Or HolsterGets Very Hot At Maximum Brightness; Not Comfortable To Hold On Turbo For More Than A Few MinutesNo Included Carry Options Like Pouch Or LanyardThe Flashlight Is Nearly Perfectly Round, Making It Prone To Rolling If Not Stowed Securely
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