Comparison Console
Sofirn SP36 BLF vs ThruNite TN36 Limited
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN36 Limited stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5900% 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$72.99Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
310 g (10.93 oz)Lightest
427 g (15.06 oz)Heaviest
Length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5650 lmLowest output
11000 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
31140 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
353 m (1158 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
5400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
4x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 waterproof
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum with premium Type III Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
High lumen outputSearch and rescueCampingWalking the dogVehicle light
Common praise
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
Very bright output with smooth flood beamSolid build quality with premium finishGood grip with knurled bodyIncluded holster and accessoriesMemory function for last modeTemperature control prevents overheating
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
Not pocket friendly due to size and weightBatteries not charged internally (no onboard charging)
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