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Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9500% 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$29.7Cheapest
US$29.95Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
101.2 g (3.57 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cdHighest candela
2200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
93 m (305 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
2x AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency preparedness
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
High brightness for size and priceDurable aircraft-grade aluminum bodyWell-designed dual switch interfaceVersatile mode options with strobeLightweight and pocketable form factor
Common complaints
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
Clip placement and design is peculiarTurbo mode time limitedNo included batteriesBrightness step between high and medium may not be ideal
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