Comparison Console
Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 177% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7510% 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$13Cheapest
US$35.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
42 g (1.48 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
3240 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeGood output for AA and 14500 batteriesDurable construction with IP68 waterproof ratingSide metal e-switch with mode memoryNo visible PWM in output modes
Compact sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
Common complaints
Small side switch can be difficult to locate in darkOlder versions lack sub-lumen moonlight modeSlightly slippery anodized finishThreads may benefit from additional lubrication
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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