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Sofirn SC31B vs ThruNite T1S
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 710% 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
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
8460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
184 m (604 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
18350
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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