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Sofirn SP36 BLF vs ThruNite TC20 Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite TC20 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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.

Sofirn SP36 BLF — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max candela: 11000 cdSofirn SP36 BLF — Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Retail price: US$72.99Sofirn SP36 BLF — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite TC20 Pro — Beam distance: 348 m (1142 ft)ThruNite TC20 Pro — Max candela: 30400 cdThruNite TC20 Pro — Weight: 242.5 g (8.55 oz)ThruNite TC20 Pro — Length: 118.1 mm (4.65 in)ThruNite TC20 Pro — Retail price: US$75.95ThruNite TC20 Pro — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$72.99Cheapest
US$75.95Most expensive
Weight
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
242.5 g (8.55 oz)Lightest
Length
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
118.1 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5650 lmHighest output
3294 lmLowest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
30400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
348 m (1142 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 26650
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 waterproof
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum with Type III Hard-Anodized black finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Flood Lighting▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Emergencies
▣EDC Use▣Hiking▣Camping▣Hunting▣General Household And Outdoor Activities
Common praise
✓Bright Output With Strong Flood Beam✓Good Build Quality With Solid Feel✓USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature✓Anduril 2 Ui Offers Extensive Functionality✓High Cri LED For Natural Color✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Reasonable Price Value Ratio
✓High Maximum Output Of Over 3,200 Lumens✓Sustains Over 1,400 Lumens For 1 Hour 40 Minutes✓Good Build Quality With Premium Anodized Aluminum Body✓USB C On Board Charging With Included Cable✓Neutral Tint With Minimal Color Shift✓Simple And Easy To Use Interface✓Flat Tailcap Allows Stable Tailstanding✓Comes With Useful Accessories Such As Holster, Lanyard, Spare O Rings And Port Covers
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky For Pocket Carry⚠No Electronic Lockout Necessitates Physical Lockout⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠May Require Separate Charger For Batteries If Purchased Without Cells
⚠Slightly Chunky Size Due To 26650 Battery⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠Lanyard Attachment Point Has A Slightly Sharp Edge⚠Stepdown Occurs A Few Minutes After Turbo Activation⚠Limited Ui Modes And No Ramping Interface

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