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Sofirn SP40 vs ThruNite TH01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TH01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21900% 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$36Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
4520 cdLowest candela
4935 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
140.5 m (461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 Li-Ion
1x 18350 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB onboard charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingIndustrial useClose-range workBudget headlamp use
CampingHousehold useEDCHeadlamp tasks
Common praise
High lumen output for priceGood beam quality with Cree XP-L LED and OP reflectorLightweight and comfortable headbandDurable aluminum construction with good waterproofingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLow voltage protection to safeguard battery
Good build quality and anodized aluminum constructionNeutral white or cool white LED optionsWide beam angle with large hotspot and good spillStraightforward and simple UIGood thermal management and regulated brightnessLow voltage protection with indicatorIncluded quality accessories such as headstrap and charging cable
Common complaints
Lack of a moonlight modeHeadband loops are somewhat tightClip could be deeper to improve balanceNo USB-C charging (uses micro-USB)
Micro USB port recessed, causing poor connection with standard cablesTurbo mode runtime is short (around 5 minutes before stepdown)Charging current is conservative, leading to longer charge times
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