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Sofirn IF24 RGB vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3

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

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Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4% 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 IF24 RGB — Beam distance: 251 m (823 ft)Sofirn IF24 RGB — Max candela: 15800 cdSofirn IF24 RGB — Weight: 95 g (3.35 oz)Sofirn IF24 RGB — Length: 126 mm (4.96 in)Sofirn IF24 RGB — Retail price: US$38.99Sofirn IF24 RGB — Max lumens: 2000 lmThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Beam distance: 93 m (305 ft)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Max candela: 2200 cdThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Weight: 101.2 g (3.57 oz)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Length: 152.4 mm (6.00 in)ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Retail price: US$29.95ThruNite Archer 2A V3 — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$38.99Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
101.2 g (3.57 oz)Heaviest
Length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
152.4 mm (6.00 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
15800 cdHighest candela
2200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
251 m (823 ft)Highest
93 m (305 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
13800 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 lithium-ion
2x AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging port (built-in)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum (AL6061-T6)
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type-III hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Work▣Camping▣Emergencies▣Situations Requiring Rgb Lighting
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness
Common praise
✓Innovative And Intuitive Rotary Switch Interface For Emitter Selection✓Good Output Brightness With Up To 2000 Lumens✓Versatile Lighting Options Including Rgb And Side Flood Leds✓USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Included Accessories Like Pocket Clip, Lanyard, Spare O Rings✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Ip66 Water Resistance And Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use
✓High Brightness For Size And Price✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Well Designed Dual Switch Interface✓Versatile Mode Options With Strobe✓Lightweight And Pocketable Form Factor
Common complaints
⚠Tailcap Has A Bulge Causing Instability And Prevents Secure Tailstanding⚠Clip Can Only Be Mounted Tail End For Bezel Down Carry⚠Side Light And Switch On The Same Side Can Cause Accidental Activation Of Side Leds⚠Ui Has Some Quirks With Double Click Actions Returning To Previous Modes Instead Of Turning Off⚠No Ramping Mode; Stepped Brightness Levels Only⚠Side Leds Activate On Channel Change Which Can Be Jarring⚠Lanyard Hole On Tailcap Can Risk Loosening Battery Cap
⚠Clip Placement And Design Is Peculiar⚠Turbo Mode Time Limited⚠No Included Batteries⚠Brightness Step Between High And Medium May Not Be Ideal

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