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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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