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Sofirn SC13B 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 SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1200% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5567% 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 SC13B 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 SC13B 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 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5567% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B 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$32.99
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
9520.5 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
217 m (712 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18350 1100mAh
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
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
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
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
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
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 runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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