Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 919% 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$28Most expensive
US$24Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
67 mm (2.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
693 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
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 and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
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
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
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