Sofirn LT1 vs Sofirn SK31
Quick take: The Sofirn SK31 costs $9.009999999999998 less; the Sofirn SK31 is brighter (6,800 vs 600 lm); the Sofirn SK31 throws farther (395m vs 57m).
| Spec | Sofirn LT1 | Sofirn SK31 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62 | $52.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Tactical |
| Lumens | 600 lm | 6,800 lm |
| Candela | 800 cd | 39,006 cd |
| Beam distance | 57m | 395m |
| Runtime | 8 hrs (medium) | |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | 8x TN-3535 | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping | 6 Stepped + Strobe (2 groups) |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Two-stage Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 7.7 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.0 in | 5.9 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Sofirn LT1
- ✓Continuously variable colour temperature from very warm to cool, plus a red channel
- ✓Full Anduril, which is what makes the CCT mixing worth having
- ✓Four 18650s give genuinely long runtime
- ✓Good build: thick even anodising, no sharp edges
- ✓The warm end preserves dark adaptation far better than a generic cool-white lantern
- ✗The carry bail is squeaky and gritty in use
- ✗The bottom cap is awkward to start on its threads because of a big stiff spring
- ✗Four cells to buy, charge and keep matched
- ✗Bulkier than a collapsible lantern for backpacking
- ✗The later LT1S traded Anduril for an in-house UI — a step back, not forward