Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite Saber 2A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A 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 2A 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 2A 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 2A 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.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 138% 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Compact and lightweight for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
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
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
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