Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite Archer 2A Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 605% 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$38.95Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
157.48 mm (6.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
10750 cdLowest candela
33187 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
365 m (1198 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
33840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion or 2x standard AA batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C charging port (direct or battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Tactical useEDC (everyday carry)CampingHikingPower outages
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
High brightness and long beam distanceDual switch design for easy and quick mode changesLong runtime with low power Firefly mode lasting over 23 daysConvenient USB-C charging with included cableDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with waterproof rating
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
No clear size and weight details in some retailer descriptionsBattery removal for charging may be less convenient than direct chargingLimited official detailed specifications on dimensions and weight
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