Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31T vs ThruNite Archer Pro V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1465% 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$31Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
67 g (2.36 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Length
125.5 mm (4.94 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
14832 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
243.6 m (799 ft)Highest
187 m (614 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C (built-in)
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCHigh output illuminationRechargeable convenience
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
Common praise
High maximum output of 2000 lumensDual switch interface for tactical useIntegrated USB-C charging with included cableGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIncludes comprehensive accessory kit (battery, clip, lanyard, spare o-rings)Affordable price point around 30 USDMemorable simple and functional user interface
Compact and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
PWM present on most modes though fairly fast and mostly unnoticeableOscillating temperature regulation on turbo modeClip is a friction-fit, unidirectional, and not deep-carryTailstanding is unstable due to cutouts and switch cap designOutput may not fully meet manufacturer spec at sustained turboSome users prefer Anduril UI available on Pro variant
Battery is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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