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Sofirn SD11 Diving Light vs ThruNite Catapult V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 267% 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$59.99Cheapest
US$60Most expensive
Weight
331 g (11.68 oz)Heaviest
192 g (6.77 oz)Lightest
Length
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
14800 cdLowest candela
140650 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
660 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
1x 26650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
Long-range EDCCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor tactical use
Common praise
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
Excellent beam throw and intensityGood build quality and solid machiningSimple and functional UIIncludes belt holster and lanyard
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
Too large for pocket carrySide switch can feel cheap and has some travel and rockThermal regulation only after timed stepdownElectronic lockout considered unnecessary by some users
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