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Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 321% 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$25.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
659 lmLowest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
7555 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Compact size and lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
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
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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