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Sofirn SC31 Pro vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32300% 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$46.99Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1212 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
8460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
184 m (604 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
18350
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Common praise
Excellent value for money with advanced Anduril controlsStrong maximum output for the priceRechargeable and uses replaceable 18650 batteryCompact and lightweight designUSB-C charging convenienceMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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