Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs Wurkkos TS26S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS26S 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 93% 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 TS26S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS26S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2120% 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$49Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
9113 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
191 m (627 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest 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
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carry (EDC)General purpose lightingPhotography lightingNight activitiesCampingInspectionEmergency use
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 quality and solid buildSmooth regulated brightness with boost driverGood color rendering with Nichia 519A LEDsConvenient USB-C charging and included cableTwo-way captive pocket clip securely attachedMultiple versatile lighting modes including strobe and SOSEffective waterproofing with tight port covers
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
Too large for some as an everyday carrySlightly large gap between head and battery tube when clip removedSide switch can be accidentally pressed due to raised designPowerbank function only activates under specific conditionsMode ramping not perfectly linear in smooth mode
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