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Sofirn SD05 vs ThruNite Archer 2A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 586% 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$35.99Most expensive
US$29Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
101.1 g (3.57 oz)Lightest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
450 lmLowest output
Max candela
36225 cdHighest candela
4232 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
271 m (889 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
672 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
2 AA batteries
Charging type
External charger via micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
Aluminum with titanium-coated stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba diving up to 100 metersCampingHuntingGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesPower outagesHome emergency use
Common praise
High output brightness up to 3000 lumensGood build quality and anodization finishSolid waterproofing confirmed to 100 metersStable runtime and no PWM detectedEasy and intuitive rotary dial interfaceIncludes battery, charger, and lanyard in package
Compact and lightweight designDual-switch interface for tactical and daily useGood runtime and mode variety relative to battery typeDurability with IPX8 waterproofing and impact resistance
Common complaints
Lack of grip on body tubeNo pocket clip or magnet for carryNo SOS or strobe modesSome desire for wider tint optionCharging is external only, not built-in
Lower maximum output compared to newer models like the Archer 2A CUses standard AA batteries instead of rechargeable battery packSome may find beam distance limited compared to high-end tactical flashlights
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