Sofirn LT1 vs Wurkkos TS27
Quick take: The Sofirn LT1 costs $3.989999999999995 less; the Wurkkos TS27 is brighter (3,200 vs 600 lm); the Wurkkos TS27 throws farther (845m vs 57m); the Sofirn LT1 runs longer on high (8 vs 3.9 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn LT1 | Wurkkos TS27 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62 | $65.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Lantern |
| Lumens | 600 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 800 cd | 184,575 cd |
| Beam distance | 57m | 845m |
| Runtime | 8 hrs (medium) | 3.9 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | 8x TN-3535 | Luminus SFT-70.2 6500K + 90 lantern LEDs (warm/cool/RGB) |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping | Stepless ramping + lantern + RGB |
| UI | Anduril 2 | |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | 95 |
| Weight | 6.5 oz | 21.4 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 2.0 in | 8.8 x 2.4 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