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Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Saber
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 29% 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. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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 Saber stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 738% 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)Lightest
56 g (1.98 oz)Heaviest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
659 lmHighest output
Max candela
3240 cdLowest candela
7555 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
1140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency 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 lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
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
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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