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Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 763% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 763% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT2 Camping Lantern stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19768% 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$70Cheapest
US$75.99Most expensive
Weight
184 g (6.49 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
143 mm (5.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
310 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
16200 cd
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable battery (included battery circa 5000mAh)
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (Power Delivery compatible)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingPower outagesHikingFishingEmergency kitTent campingGeneral outdoor area illumination
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
Very long runtime up to 500 hours on lowAdjustable color temperature from warm to coolRed light mode for preserving night visionUSB-C charging with power bank outputSolid, durable IPX8 aluminum bodyVersatile Anduril 2 firmware with many output modes
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Limited maximum output at 310 lumens (lower than LT1)Smaller size means less stability when standingMay be complicated for beginners due to advanced UI
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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