Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs ThruNite BSS V5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 7% 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$53Cheapest
US$75.99Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
2676 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
151 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
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 turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
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
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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