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Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$24Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
3240 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
136 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
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 and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
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
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
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