Comparison Console
Sofirn IF24 RGB vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 389% 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$38.99Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
15800 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
251 m (823 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
13800 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 lithium-ion
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (built-in)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum (AL6061-T6)
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWorkCampingEmergenciesSituations requiring RGB lighting
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
Innovative and intuitive rotary switch interface for emitter selectionGood output brightness with up to 2000 lumensVersatile lighting options including RGB and side flood LEDsUSB-C charging with included cableIncluded accessories like pocket clip, lanyard, spare o-ringsSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum bodyIP66 water resistance and magnetic tailcap for hands-free use
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
Tailcap has a bulge causing instability and prevents secure tailstandingClip can only be mounted tail-end for bezel-down carrySide light and switch on the same side can cause accidental activation of side LEDsUI has some quirks with double-click actions returning to previous modes instead of turning offNo ramping mode; stepped brightness levels onlySide LEDs activate on channel change which can be jarringLanyard hole on tailcap can risk loosening battery cap
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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