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Sofirn LT1S vs ThruNite Catapult Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 123% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 126% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Sofirn LT1S — Beam distance: 49 m (161 ft)Sofirn LT1S — Max candela: 600 cdSofirn LT1S — Weight: 339 g (11.96 oz)Sofirn LT1S — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Sofirn LT1S — Retail price: US$40.29Sofirn LT1S — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Beam distance: 1005 m (3297 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max candela: 252000 cdThruNite Catapult Pro — Weight: 308 g (10.86 oz)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Length: 150.5 mm (5.93 in)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Retail price: US$90ThruNite Catapult Pro — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Car Camping▣Festival Use▣Overnight Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Preparedness▣General Portable Lantern Use
▣Long Range Throw▣Outdoor Activities Needing Powerful Beam▣General Purpose Use Where Reach Is Important
Common praise
✓Versatile Dual White And Red Light Modes✓Good Runtime And Brightness Balance✓Power Bank Charging Capability✓Durable Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum✓Magnetic Base And Sturdy Hanging Hook For Flexible Placement✓Affordable Price Compared To Competitors
✓Excellent Build Quality With Aerospace Grade Aluminum✓High Maximum Output And Long Throw Distance✓Smooth Ramping Interface For Customizable Brightness✓Good Runtime Performance✓Comprehensive Accessory Kit Included✓Reliable Electronic Lockout Feature✓USB C Fast Charging Capability
Common complaints
⚠User Interface Not As Intuitive As Anduril 2⚠Ipx4 Rating In Some Reviews Limits Heavy Rain Use⚠Weight Heavier Than Ultralight Backpacking Lights⚠Threads And Spring In Tailcap Can Be Stiff⚠Packaging Is Basic
⚠Larger Size Limits Pocket EDC Carry⚠Ramping Speed Slightly Slow For Some Users⚠Electronic Lockout Adds Ui Complexity⚠Light Steps Down Output Sharply On Low Voltage Protection

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