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Sofirn SC13 vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1200% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1200% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 39% 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$18.6
Unknown
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
460 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Daily CarryCampingHikingEmergency UseDog WalkingFishingPocket CarryHands Free Use With Hat Clip Or Magnetic Tail
EDC Daily CarryPocket Carry In Small Cargo Pants And Sleeve Pen PocketsSignaling And Brief Lighting
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 And Light At 20 Grams Without BatteryGood Throw With Cree Xp G2 LEDForward Clicky Switch Provides Momentary On And Intuitive Mode CyclingWaterproof With IPX 8 RatingDurable Construction With Aircraft Grade Aluminum And Hard Anodized Finish
Common complaints
Reports Of Potential Battery Spring Failure Leading To Device Overheating (not Confirmed As A Common Issue)
Short Runtime On High Mode (about 30 Minutes) Due To Single Aaa Battery ConfigurationBattery Not Included
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