Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite T1S
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 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3603% 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$30Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1212 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
8460 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
18350
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB-C PD compatible
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
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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