Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 702% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 702% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Sofirn LT1S Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 77% 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.
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
▣Camping▣Backyard lighting▣Emergency power outages▣Hiking▣Everyday tasks▣Night vision preservation
▣Long-range throw▣Search and rescue▣Night hiking▣Vehicle emergency light
Common praise
✓Pleasant tint range from 2700K to 5000K without greenness or violet✓Versatile Anduril 2 user interface with advanced customization✓Good build quality with strong metal hanger✓Excellent powerbank output via USB-C✓Long runtime with 5000mAh 21700 included
✓Outstanding beam intensity and throw exceeding 1 km✓Solid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum and reliable anodizing✓Physical dial lock switch prevents accidental activation✓Includes holster and lanyard for carrying versatility✓Onboard USB-C charging and power bank functionality
Common complaints
⚠Complex user interface requiring initial user configuration⚠Visible and audible PWM at low and medium brightness levels⚠Nearly invisible low moonlight brightness with default settings⚠Manual is incomplete and partly incorrect⚠Turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal and battery safety
⚠Large size and weight reduce pocketability⚠No official IP rating specified⚠Limited runtime details available