Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S vs Sofirn LT1S Lantern
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1010% 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$40.29Cheapest
US$45.59Most expensive
Weight
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
600 cdHighest candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
49 m (161 ft)Highest
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
3330 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingCar campingFestival useOvernight outdoor activitiesEmergency preparednessGeneral portable lantern use
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
Versatile dual white and red light modesGood runtime and brightness balancePower bank charging capabilityDurable build quality with anodized aluminumMagnetic base and sturdy hanging hook for flexible placementAffordable price compared to competitors
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
Common complaints
User interface not as intuitive as Anduril 2IPX4 rating in some reviews limits heavy rain useWeight heavier than ultralight backpacking lightsThreads and spring in tailcap can be stiffPackaging is basic
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
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