Comparison Console
Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Archer 1C
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% 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 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13797% 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$33.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
45 g (1.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
3240 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 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 carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
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
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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