Sofirn LT1S vs Wurkkos TS22
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS22 costs $2 less; the Wurkkos TS22 is brighter (3,200 vs 500 lm); the Wurkkos TS22 throws farther (245m vs 49m); the Sofirn LT1S runs longer on high (5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn LT1S | Wurkkos TS22 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Lantern | Lantern |
| Lumens | 500 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Candela | 600 cd | 15,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 49m | 245m |
| Runtime | 5 hrs (medium) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D (mixed CCT) | SFT-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.5 oz | 4.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.8 in | 5.0 x 1.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 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
Wurkkos TS22
- ✓Well-regulated, efficient boost driver — better than typical at this price
- ✓Very compact for the output, on a single included 21700
- ✓Pleasant interface and a good beam
- ✓Scored 4.5 out of 5 by a reviewer who kept it in daily rotation
- ✓Good value, frequently discounted to around $35
- ✗Runs extremely hot — one owner called it unusable on high beyond fifteen seconds
- ✗Wurkkos's website, manual and box disagree about which emitter it has
- ✗Rough knurling
- ✗Minor UI niggles
- ✗Sustained output is limited by the heat rather than the driver