ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 191% 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.
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Daily carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Emergency use▣Dog walking▣Fishing▣Pocket carry▣Hands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
▣EDC▣Outdoor camping▣General everyday use
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight design✓High maximum brightness with multiple output levels✓Durability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistance✓USB-C charging convenience✓Good color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)✓Versatile modes including strobe✓Magnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
✓Good build quality✓Positive and rewarding clicky switch✓Compact and pen-like form factor✓Broad beam with good mode spacing✓Neutral white and cool white options available✓Comes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
Common complaints
⚠Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
⚠Short runtimes due to AAA battery power⚠Switch is prone to accidental activation in pocket⚠Tight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteries⚠Strobe mode is awkward to access