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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight. 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 76% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% 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$69.95Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
203 g (7.16 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
2836 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
120000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
692 m (2270 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
10080 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
26650 Li-ion 5000 mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (2A included cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Long-range illuminationHuntingRescue operationsSearchingEmergency response
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 long throw and balanced beamHigh output with versatile modesDurable and reliable build qualityConvenient USB-C chargingComes with holster and lanyard for carry
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 pocket clip due to sizeSwitch can feel cheap or have some travel/rockingUSB-C charging requires A to C cable; USB-C to C or PD unsupported
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