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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn LT1 Lantern

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 31% 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.

Sofirn IF23 Pro — Weight: 202 g (7.13 oz)Sofirn IF23 Pro — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Sofirn IF23 Pro — Retail price: US$53Sofirn IF23 Pro — Max lumens: 5000 lmSofirn LT1 Lantern — Weight: 405 g (14.29 oz)Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Length: 176 mm (6.93 in)Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Retail price: US$69.99Sofirn LT1 Lantern — Max lumens: 800 lmWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$53Cheapest
US$69.99Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
Unknown
720 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
CampingHikingOutdoor useEmergency lighting
Common praise
High brightness output with sustained brightness due to buck driverVersatile use with main and side lights plus RGB modesConvenient USB-C charging and power bank functionalityGood build quality with grippy anodized finishSimplified and intuitive user interfaceGood value for feature set
High output brightnessLong runtime (up to 12 hours)Stepless adjustable color temperatureRugged and waterproof buildAnduril 2.0 firmware with many modes
Common complaints
Side light output dims as battery voltage drops due to FET driverRGB lights lack dimming control and can be too bright for close useHeavier than some other EDC flashlightsNo warm main LED version available yet
Some find the weight (405g) heavy compared to smaller lanternsNo tripod mounting threadBeam distance not specified

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