Sofirn LT1S vs Goal Zero Crush Light
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Quick take: The Goal Zero Crush Light costs $11.05 less; the Sofirn LT1S is brighter (500 vs 60 lm); the Sofirn LT1S runs longer on high (5 vs 3 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn LT1S | Goal Zero Crush Light |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41 | $29.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Lantern |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 60 lm |
| Candela | 600 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 49m | |
| Runtime | 5 hrs (medium) | 3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | Samsung LH351D (mixed CCT) | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping | 3 Stepped + Candle |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 95 | |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 3.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.8 in | 3.9 x 5.0 in (open) |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 2 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn LT1S
- ✓Collapses flat into a disc — genuinely packable for backpacking
- ✓Keeps the warm-to-cool colour temperature mixing
- ✓Runs on a single cell rather than four
- ✓Good build quality with even anodising and no sharp edges
- ✓Balances brightness, runtime and pack size better than most lanterns
- ✗Dropped Anduril for a Sofirn-designed interface, which enthusiasts consider a downgrade
- ✗No built-in hanging hook — you'll want to add a carabiner
- ✗IPX4 only: fine in rain, not for kayak camping or a real soaking
- ✗Single cell means much shorter runtime than the four-cell LT1
- ✗The later Pro variant was poorly received