Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn LT1S Lantern
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 38% 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$53Most expensive
US$45.59Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
3330 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
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
Compact size and good portability for a lanternSmooth ramping and stepped modes with both warm and cool white lightIncludes red light modes for night useUSB-C onboard charging with powerbank outputSolid build quality with aluminum body and IPX8 waterproofingLong battery runtime up to over 500 hours on low moonlight mode
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
No tripod mount or magnetic tailcapCharging port on top may be vulnerable to moistureTailcap threads stiff due to large springsUser interface can be a bit complex with multiple clicksNo direct shortcut to turbo from onMechanical lockout twist can be tricky
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