Comparison Console
Sofirn LT1S 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 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 126% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 123% 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 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 126% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2100% 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$40.29Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
308 g (10.86 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
2713 lmHighest output
Max candela
600 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
CampingHikingCar campingFestival useOvernight outdoor activitiesEmergency preparednessGeneral portable lantern use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
Versatile dual white and red light modesGood runtime and brightness balancePower bank charging capabilityDurable build quality with anodized aluminumMagnetic base and sturdy hanging hook for flexible placementAffordable price compared to competitors
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
User interface not as intuitive as Anduril 2IPX4 rating in some reviews limits heavy rain useWeight heavier than ultralight backpacking lightsThreads and spring in tailcap can be stiffPackaging is basic
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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