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Sofirn ST2 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro

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

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Sofirn ST2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn ST2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn ST2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn ST2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn ST2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 291% 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 ST2 — Weight: 247.6 g (8.73 oz)Sofirn ST2 — Length: 112 mm (4.41 in)Sofirn ST2 — Retail price: US$62.99Sofirn ST2 — Max lumens: 3000 lmSofirn ST2 — Max runtime: 25800 minThruNite 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 — Max lumens: 2713 lmThruNite Catapult Pro — Max runtime: 6600 minWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$62.99Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
247.6 g (8.73 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
252000 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
1005 m (3297 ft)
Max runtime
25800 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion cells (included)
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
WorkOutdoor activitiesGaragesJob sitesEveryday carry
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3000 lumens with smooth dimmingVersatile multi-light colors: white, red, and UVRobust 90º rotating head with good resistance and soft clicksStrong magnetic tail and large clip for easy hands-free useLong runtime up to ~430 hours on lowUSB-C charging with included cableSolid aluminum alloy construction with IPX6 water resistance
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
Output steps down quickly from turbo to about 500 lumens after 1 minuteRelatively heavy and bulky for EDC (about 248 grams, 4.4 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches)Some users may find the UI or rotary switch unusual at first
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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