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Sofirn SC13A vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1200% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1200% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 483% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 39% 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$28
Unknown
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
460 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB-C charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
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 alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
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 light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
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 runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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