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Sofirn IF23 vs ThruNite T2

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

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Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite T2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite T2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite T2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

ThruNite T2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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 — Beam distance: 247 m (810 ft)Sofirn IF23 — Max candela: 15275 cdSofirn IF23 — Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz)Sofirn IF23 — Length: 120.5 mm (4.74 in)Sofirn IF23 — Retail price: US$39.99Sofirn IF23 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)ThruNite T2 — Beam distance: 270 m (886 ft)ThruNite T2 — Max candela: 20000 cdThruNite T2 — Weight: 131 g (4.62 oz)ThruNite T2 — Length: 112 mm (4.41 in)ThruNite T2 — Retail price: US$49.95ThruNite T2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.99Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
131 g (4.62 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3757 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cdLowest candela
20000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Lowest
270 m (886 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
120 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
21700
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (no PD support)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Use▣Worklight▣Late Night Reading▣Ambient Mood Lighting▣Hands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
▣EDC Flood Light▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical And Law Enforcement (temporary Disorientation)
Common praise
✓High Output Brightness For Its Size✓Versatile 3 In 1 Light With Spot, Flood, And Rgb Modes✓Good Build Quality With Smooth Anodizing And Solid Assembly✓Magnetic Tailcap Enables Hands Free Use✓Includes Rechargeable 21700 Battery And USB C Charging✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Useful Locking Mode
✓High Lumen Output And Good Flood Beam✓Compact Size And Relatively Lightweight For A 21700 Light✓Includes High Quality 5000mah Battery And Accessories✓Reliable USB C Onboard Charging✓Well Made Aluminum Construction With Good Grip✓Soft But Positive E Switch Feedback
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight⚠Side Switch Can Be Prone To Accidental Activation And Has Complex Ui⚠Ui Is Complicated With Many Functions Controlled By A Single Button⚠Lockout Mode Disables Direct Access To Moonlight Mode⚠Rgb Color Modes Feel Like Novelty With Limited Practical Use⚠Floodlight Diffuser Plastic May Flex And Durability Uncertain
⚠Beam Has Tint Shift With Some Green In Neutral White⚠No Built In Electronic Lockout, Must Physically Lock Tail Cap⚠Mode Spacing Is Wide Between Medium And High⚠No USB C Pd Charging Support, Uses USB A To C Cable⚠Tail Clip Is Deep Carry But Harder To Attach On Pocket Due To Design⚠No Memory For Modes, Resets To Default On Power Cycle

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