Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1577% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1577% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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.
One 21700 rechargeable battery (included battery circa 5000mAh)
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (Power Delivery compatible)
USB-C charging port built-in
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Power outages▣Hiking▣Fishing▣Emergency kit▣Tent camping▣General outdoor area illumination
▣Everyday carry▣Camping▣Search and rescue▣Outdoor adventures▣Emergency lighting▣Inspection and repair▣Tactical use
Common praise
✓Very long runtime up to 500 hours on low✓Adjustable color temperature from warm to cool✓Red light mode for preserving night vision✓USB-C charging with power bank output✓Solid, durable IPX8 aluminum body✓Versatile Anduril 2 firmware with many output modes
✓High maximum output and good sustained brightness✓Good build quality for price✓Convenient USB-C charging with included cable✓Intuitive user interface with stepped and smooth ramping✓Feature to disable auto-lockout✓Long maximum runtime at low modes✓IPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
⚠Limited maximum output at 310 lumens (lower than LT1)⚠Smaller size means less stability when standing⚠May be complicated for beginners due to advanced UI
⚠Output lower than claimed peak lumens in independent tests⚠Auto-lockout resets after battery change⚠Cool white tint with low CRI may not suit all users⚠Tailcap glued limiting disassembly⚠USB-C port cover small, some cables may not fit well