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Sofirn SP10A vs ThruNite Ti5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 450% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 450% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$13
Unknown
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
3240 cdHighest candela
460 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
114 m (374 ft)Highest
43 m (141 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
136 minShortest runtime
180 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
1x AAA battery (not included)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum alloy body with premium type III hard anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
EDC daily carryPocket carry in small cargo pants and sleeve pen pocketsSignaling and brief lighting
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 light at 20 grams without batteryGood throw with Cree XP-G2 LEDForward clicky switch provides momentary on and intuitive mode cyclingWaterproof with IPX-8 ratingDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and hard anodized finish
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 runtime on high mode (about 30 minutes) due to single AAA battery configurationBattery not included
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