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Sofirn LT1S vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% 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.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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
CampingHikingCar campingFestival useOvernight outdoor activitiesEmergency preparednessGeneral portable lantern use
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
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
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
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
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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