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Sofirn LT1S vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 120% 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.

Sofirn LT1S — Beam distance: 49 m (161 ft)Sofirn LT1S — Max candela: 600 cdSofirn LT1S — Weight: 339 g (11.96 oz)Sofirn LT1S — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Sofirn LT1S — Retail price: US$40.29Sofirn LT1S — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Beam distance: 244 m (801 ft)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Max candela: 14800 cdSofirn SD11 Diving Light — Weight: 331 g (11.68 oz)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Length: 155.3 mm (6.11 in)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Retail price: US$59.99Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$40.29Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
600 cdLowest candela
14800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
244 m (801 ft)Highest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Car Camping▣Festival Use▣Overnight Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness▣General Portable Lantern Use
▣Scuba Diving▣Underwater Photography▣Fishing▣Cave Exploration▣Water Work
Common praise
✓Versatile Dual White And Red Light Modes✓Good Runtime And Brightness Balance✓Power Bank Charging Capability✓Durable Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum✓Magnetic Base And Sturdy Hanging Hook For Flexible Placement✓Affordable Price Compared To Competitors
✓Very Bright 5000 Lumens With Long 244 Meter Beam Distance✓Outstanding Color Rendering With Cri 90 Warm Light And Neutral White Option✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 100m Waterproof Rating✓Convenient USB C Recharge And Included High Capacity Battery✓Simple Yet Effective Dual Switch Interface With Battery Level Indication
Common complaints
⚠User Interface Not As Intuitive As Anduril 2⚠Ipx4 Rating In Some Reviews Limits Heavy Rain Use⚠Weight Heavier Than Ultralight Backpacking Lights⚠Threads And Spring In Tailcap Can Be Stiff⚠Packaging Is Basic
⚠Relatively Heavy At 331 Grams With Battery⚠Large Size Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠No Detailed Official Specs For The Included Proprietary Battery

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