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Sofirn LT1 Lantern vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 239% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 817% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
308 g (10.86 oz)Lightest
Length
176 mm (6.93 in)Longest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
2713 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
252000 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
1005 m (3297 ft)
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 lithium-ion
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingOutdoor useEmergency lighting
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
High output brightnessLong runtime (up to 12 hours)Stepless adjustable color temperatureRugged and waterproof buildAnduril 2.0 firmware with many modes
Excellent build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumHigh maximum output and long throw distanceSmooth ramping interface for customizable brightnessGood runtime performanceComprehensive accessory kit includedReliable electronic lockout featureUSB-C fast charging capability
Common complaints
Some find the weight (405g) heavy compared to smaller lanternsNo tripod mounting threadBeam distance not specified
Larger size limits pocket EDC carryRamping speed slightly slow for some usersElectronic lockout adds UI complexityLight steps down output sharply on low voltage protection
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