Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Wurkkos HD05 Foldable
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable 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 Foldable 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 Foldable stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable 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 Foldable stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 Foldable stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 358% 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
129.1 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
28056.25 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
15240 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 charging
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 hard anodized aluminum, stainless steel bezel and button ring
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carryNight searchesOutdoor work and inspectionDetailed tasks requiring true color rendering
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 light types and modes including spotlight, floodlight, red and UV lightHigh max output with bright spotlight and wide floodlightAdjustable floodlight color temperature and CRI 90+Rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and multiple mounting optionsGood build quality with aluminum alloy body and stainless steel parts
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
IPX6 water resistance considered low for some outdoor usesMagnetic rotary switch less smooth than other modelsStrobe modes produce loud clicking soundFloodlight wing may scratch main body over timeWing lock mechanism causes light to turn off when folding
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