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Sofirn LT1S Lantern vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 443% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 443% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S Lantern stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% 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$45.59Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
338.9 g (11.95 oz)Heaviest
308 g (10.86 oz)Lightest
Length
97.3 mm (3.83 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
2713 lmHighest output
Max candela
82.5 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
18 m (59 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3330 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 lithium-ion rechargeable
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (3A charge current)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum body with type 3 hard anodized coating, plastic diffuser
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingEmergency lightingPower outagesGeneral outdoor use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
Compact size and good portability for a lanternSmooth ramping and stepped modes with both warm and cool white lightIncludes red light modes for night useUSB-C onboard charging with powerbank outputSolid build quality with aluminum body and IPX8 waterproofingLong battery runtime up to over 500 hours on low moonlight mode
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
No tripod mount or magnetic tailcapCharging port on top may be vulnerable to moistureTailcap threads stiff due to large springsUser interface can be a bit complex with multiple clicksNo direct shortcut to turbo from onMechanical lockout twist can be tricky
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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