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Sofirn LT1S vs Sofirn SK31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 467% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 467% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9900% 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$52.99Most expensive
Weight
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
6800 lmHighest output
Max candela
600 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
395 m (1296 ft)Highest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 5V 3A, approx. 3 hours charging time
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
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingCar campingFestival useOvernight outdoor activitiesEmergency preparednessGeneral portable lantern use
Tactical useOutdoor useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defensePatrol duty
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
High max output of 6800 lumensLong beam distance (395 meters)Robust aluminum body with stainless steel bezel and tungsten spheres for glass breakingEfficient LHP73B LED emitter with clean tintTriple-switch interface allowing intuitive controlExcellent water resistance with screwable aluminum USB-C coverLong runtime up to 500 hours on low modeIncluded rechargeable 21700 batteryBattery indicator for charge level
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
Lockout switch placement can be awkwardLockout switch sometimes malfunctions causing failure to turn on (resolvable by toggling lockout)Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating (CDR) than recommended for max turbo output
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