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Sofirn SC13B 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 SC13B 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 SC13B 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 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2167% 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 SC13B — Beam distance: 217 m (712 ft)Sofirn SC13B — Max candela: 9520.5 cdSofirn SC13B — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13B — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13B — Retail price: US$32.99Sofirn SC13B — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)ThruNite Archer Mini — Beam distance: 87 m (285 ft)ThruNite Archer Mini — Max candela: 2245 cdThruNite 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)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32.99Most 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
9520.5 cdHighest candela
2245 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
217 m (712 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18350 1100mAh
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
USB Type-C
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
▣Everyday Carry▣Compact Keychain Flashlight▣Emergency Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping And Hiking▣Portable Hands Free Lighting
▣EDC Pocket Carry▣Daily Carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Brightness Relative To Size✓Built In USB C Charging Works Well And Charges In About 1.5 Hours✓Included 18350 Battery And Accessories Provide Good Value✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation✓Magnetic Tail Cap For Hands Free Attachment✓Good User Interface With Mode Memory And Indicator Switch
✓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
⚠Low Cri And Cold White Tint Around 6000 6500k⚠Output Does Not Fully Reach Claimed 1300 Lumens, More Like 1000 Lumens Sustained⚠Beam Has Ring Artifacts Due To Fresnel Lens⚠Short Turbo Runtime With Quick Stepdown⚠Side Switch With Button Terminal Instead Of Spring On Battery End⚠Not Ideal For Long Runtime Heavy Use Beyond A Few Hours
⚠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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