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Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 410% 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$38.95Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
2400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Good build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
Common complaints
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
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