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Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite Archer Mini

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SC13A 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.

Sofirn SC13A — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Sofirn SC13A — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13A — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13A — Retail price: US$28Sofirn SC13A — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Sofirn SC13A — Max lumens: 1300 lmThruNite Archer Mini — Beam distance: 87 m (285 ft)ThruNite Archer Mini — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)ThruNite Archer Mini — Length: 83 mm (3.27 in)ThruNite Archer Mini — Retail price: US$25.95ThruNite Archer Mini — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite Archer Mini — Max lumens: 405 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$28Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
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 rechargeable lithium ion battery
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
USB-C charging
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
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Fishing▣Emergency Use▣Dog Walking▣Outdoor Activities
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Daily Carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Use
Common praise
✓High Brightness Up To 1300 Lumens With Several Selectable Output Levels✓Excellent Color Rendering (cri Over 90) For Realistic Color Reproduction✓Durable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Construction With Waterproof (ip68) And Shockproof Design✓Lightweight And Compact Size For Easy Everyday Carry✓Convenient USB C Built In Charging And Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use
✓Compact Size And Weight✓USB C Charging✓Simple Two Mode Ui✓Pleasant Beam Profile With Tir Optic✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body✓Lockout Feature To Prevent Accidental Activation
Common complaints
⚠Very Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (2 Minutes)⚠No Specific Details On Max Candela Or Precise Impact Resistance Beyond 1 Meter Drop⚠Some Users May Find The Ui Complex Due To Anduril Firmware
⚠Non Replaceable Internal Battery⚠Green Tint To The Beam Due To Sst 20 LED⚠Some Accidental Tail Switch Activations Without Lockout⚠Frustrating User Interface Compared To Traditional Aaas⚠No Mechanical Click Switch⚠Slippery Smooth Body With Minimal Knurling

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