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Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 231% 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$25.95Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
405 lmLowest output
Max candela
3240 cdHighest candela
2245 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
450 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor 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 weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
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
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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