Comparison Console
Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Saber 2A
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 2A 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 2A 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 2A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% 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 2A 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 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8282% 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryPocket CarryOutdoor ActivitiesBedside NightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency Use
EDCEveryday CarryLaw EnforcementSecurityEmergency UseMedical ServicesCampingDuty Light
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 For Pocket CarryHigh Output And Good Beam ThrowAbility To Run On Both Aa And 14500 BatteriesUSB C Charging Included With The BatterySimple And Intuitive Two Mode UiDurable Ipx8 Waterproof Design
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
Tail Switch Is Firm And May Be Hard For Some To PressLow Mode Is Relatively Bright And Not Very Low
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