Sofirn
IF22A
- Lumens
- 2,100 lm
- Throw
- 680 m
- Runtime (High)
- 75 min
- Weight
- 126 g
- Battery
- 21700
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Head-to-Head Comparison
Sofirn IF22A vs ThruNite Archer 2A C
Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.
ThruNite
Archer 2A C
- Lumens
- 1,000 lm
- Throw
- —
- Runtime (High)
- —
- Weight
- —
- Battery
- AA
$29.95Check Price on AmazonLast checked 16h ago
Winner by Profile
- Tactical: Sofirn IF22A (82.7 vs 76.6)
- Everyday Carry: ThruNite Archer 2A C (81.5 vs 79.6)
- Value: Sofirn IF22A (89.1 vs 83.4)
- Throw: Sofirn IF22A (88.1 vs 76.4)
- Flood: Sofirn IF22A (80.4 vs 79.0)
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Beam Pattern | ||
| ▾Price & Scores2 | ||
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| MSRP | $70 | $33 |
| ▾Output & Beam7 | ||
| Max Lumens | 2,100 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Sustained Lumens | 950 lm | 400 lm |
| Peak Candela | 85,000 cd | — |
| Beam Distance | 680 m | — |
| Beam Pattern | throw | hybrid |
| IP Rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.0 m | 1.5 m |
| ▾Runtime4 | ||
| Runtime (High) | 75 min | — |
| Runtime (Med) | 220 min | — |
| Runtime (500lm) | 120 min | — |
| Turbo Stepdown | 45 s | — |
| ▾Physical5 | ||
| Weight | 126 g | — |
| Length | 127 mm | — |
| Head Diameter | 42.0 mm | — |
| Body Diameter | 27.0 mm | — |
| Body Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| ▾Battery & Charging6 | ||
| Battery Type | 21700 | AA |
| Charging | usb-c | usb-c |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Replaceable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Included | Yes | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | No |
| ▾Features7 | ||
| Switch Type | side | tail |
| Strobe Mode | Yes | No |
| Memory Mode | Yes | No |
| Lockout | Yes | No |
| Moonlight Mode | Yes | No |
| Magnetic Tailcap | No | No |
| Pocket Clip | Yes | No |
| ▾Checklist9 | ||
| Impact Resistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB-C Rechargeable | ✓ | ✗ |
| Battery Replaceable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strobe Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Memory Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Lockout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Magnetic Tailcap | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pocket Clip | ✓ | ✗ |
| ▾Emitter & Optics1 | ||
| LED / Emitter | Luminus SFT40 | — |
| ▾Category Scores5 | ||
| Tactical Score | 82.7 | 76.6 |
| EDC Score | 79.6 | 81.5 |
| Value Score | 89.1 | 83.4 |
| Throw Score | 88.1 | 76.4 |
| Flood Score | 80.4 | 79.0 |
| ▾Amazon3 | ||
| Amazon Reviews | 567 | 489 |
| Amazon Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Release Year | 2,022 | 2,024 |
Our Verdict
The Sofirn IF22A takes the edge with a stronger value profile (89.1 vs 83.4). It's the better pick for value use. The ThruNite Archer 2A C may still be worth considering for value applications or if budget is a priority.
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