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Sofirn SC13B 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 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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% 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 SC13B 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 SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 416% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32.99Most 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
9520.5 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
217 m (712 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
3060 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18350 1100mAh
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
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
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh brightness relative to sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works well and charges in about 1.5 hoursIncluded 18350 battery and accessories provide good valueLockout mode prevents accidental activationMagnetic tail cap for hands-free attachmentGood user interface with mode memory and indicator switch
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
Low CRI and cold white tint around 6000-6500KOutput does not fully reach claimed 1300 lumens, more like 1000 lumens sustainedBeam has ring artifacts due to fresnel lensShort turbo runtime with quick stepdownSide switch with button terminal instead of spring on battery endNot ideal for long runtime heavy use beyond a few hours
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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