Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Wuben L3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% 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$49.99Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
12800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
226 m (741 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB-C 18W
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesDog walkingEveryday carry
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 3000 lumensGood sustained output and thermal regulationFast USB-C charging with powerbank featureCompact and lightweight design for a 21700 lightReliable build quality and anodized finishConvenient mode memory and versatile user interfaceIncludes accessories like belt clip and lanyard
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
Tint has low CRI and a greenish hueTurbo mode is only momentary, not constantMode order cycling can be confusingButton can be stiff and somewhat recessedNo mechanical lockout, some standby drain possible
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