Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Wurkkos HD05
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 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 2367% 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$63Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
237 g (8.36 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
28056 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
6061 aluminum alloy with stainless steel bezel and button outer ring
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
EDC with multiple lighting modesNight searchesRepairsEmergency lightingMaintenance inspections using UV light
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
Multiple lighting modes including spot, flood, red, and UVHigh maximum brightness and long throwAdjustable color temperature on floodlightConvenient foldable and rotatable floodlight wingDurable aluminum alloy constructionIncluded rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and mounting options for hands-free use
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
Red and UV light quality not perfect (Red beam not smooth close-up; UV has visible light spill)Magnetic rotary selector switch can be rough and slowStrobe modes produce loud clicking noiseWater resistance limited by foldable wing designWing mechanism may cause scratches on body over timeHeavier than typical EDC flashlights
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