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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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.
✓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
✓Good Build Quality✓Positive And Rewarding Clicky Switch✓Compact And Pen Like Form Factor✓Broad Beam With Good Mode Spacing✓Neutral White And Cool White Options Available✓Comes With Spare O Rings And Thorough Manual
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
⚠Short Runtimes Due To Aaa Battery Power⚠Switch Is Prone To Accidental Activation In Pocket⚠Tight Battery Tube May Cause Difficulty With Some Batteries⚠Strobe Mode Is Awkward To Access