Sofirn IF22A vs ThruNite TC20 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 2.1 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Sofirn IF22A, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is 2.1 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Sofirn IF22A, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Sofirn IF22A Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC20 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 127.1 mm (5.00 in) | 125 mm (4.92 in)−2.1 mm |
| Head / width | 42 mm (1.65 in) | 35 mm (1.38 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 28 mm (1.10 in)same |
| Weight | 120 g without battery | 197 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 2,100 lm | 4,720 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | sofirnlight.com sourced Pocket thrower | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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IF22A vs TC20 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is the shorter light: 125 mm (4.92 in) against 127.1 mm (5.00 in), a difference of 2.1 mm (2%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 7 mm slimmer (35 vs 42 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn IF22A: 120 g without battery; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is rated brighter: 4,720 lm maximum vs 2,100 lm for the Sofirn IF22A, 125% more.
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the ThruNite TC20 V3 if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (4,720 lm vs 2,100 lm). On the specs we track, the ThruNite TC20 V3 is ahead or level everywhere; the Sofirn IF22A makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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IF22A vs TC20 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Sofirn IF22A or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is the shorter light: 125 mm (4.92 in) against 127.1 mm (5.00 in), a difference of 2.1 mm (2%). At its widest point the ThruNite TC20 V3 is 7 mm slimmer (35 vs 42 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn IF22A: 120 g without battery; ThruNite TC20 V3: 197 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Sofirn IF22A or the ThruNite TC20 V3?
The ThruNite TC20 V3 is rated brighter: 4,720 lm maximum vs 2,100 lm for the Sofirn IF22A, 125% more.
Do the Sofirn IF22A and ThruNite TC20 V3 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Sofirn IF22A: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by sofirnlight.com. No verified price yet.
- ThruNite TC20 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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