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Sofirn SC13 vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$18.6Cheapest
US$25.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
405 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
2245 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
Compact size and weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
Common complaints
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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