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Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite Ti4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 191% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Lightest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
252 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1120 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
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
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
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 runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
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