Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S Pro vs Sofirn SD15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD15 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 SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30512% 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$79.99Most expensive
US$36.99Cheapest
Weight
257 g (9.07 oz)Heaviest
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
81 cdLowest candela
36225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
98 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
External charger (single bay, micro-USB powered)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingBackyard lightingEmergency power outagesHikingEveryday tasksNight vision preservation
Diving useUnderwater explorationGeneral flashlight use
Common praise
Pleasant tint range from 2700K to 5000K without greenness or violetVersatile Anduril 2 user interface with advanced customizationGood build quality with strong metal hangerExcellent powerbank output via USB-CLong runtime with 5000mAh 21700 included
High output with good measured lumensSolid build quality with smooth anodizationEffective rotary dial interface with clear mode detentsIncludes wrist lanyard for retentionExternal charging with included 21700 charger and cable
Common complaints
Complex user interface requiring initial user configurationVisible and audible PWM at low and medium brightness levelsNearly invisible low moonlight brightness with default settingsManual is incomplete and partly incorrectTurbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal and battery safety
Lack of grip texture on body and tailcapNo onboard chargingNo pouch, magnet, or pocket clip included
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