Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 886% 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$28Cheapest
US$35.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1088 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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 with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
High brightness up to 1300 lumens with several selectable output levelsExcellent color rendering (CRI over 90) for realistic color reproductionDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum construction with waterproof (IP68) and shockproof designLightweight and compact size for easy everyday carryConvenient USB-C built-in charging and magnetic tail for hands-free use
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Common complaints
Very short maximum runtime at highest brightness (2 minutes)No specific details on max candela or precise impact resistance beyond 1 meter dropSome users may find the UI complex due to Anduril firmware
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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