Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs ThruNite Catapult V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$60Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
192 g (6.77 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
140650 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
180 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
1x 26650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Long-range EDCCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor tactical 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
Excellent beam throw and intensityGood build quality and solid machiningSimple and functional UIIncludes belt holster and lanyard
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
Too large for pocket carrySide switch can feel cheap and has some travel and rockThermal regulation only after timed stepdownElectronic lockout considered unnecessary by some users
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