Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% 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$35.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
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
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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