Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31 Pro vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 600% 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$21.99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
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
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
Common complaints
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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