2100-lumen SFT40 dedicated thrower with 697m range, Anduril UI, and 21700 battery — budget throw king
The Sofirn IF22A is one of the most celebrated budget throwers in the flashlight community. With an SFT40 emitter pushing a beam 697 meters, it delivers the kind of long-range performance that used to cost three or four times as much.
Anduril firmware gives you full control over ramping, channel modes, and thermal configuration. The 21700 battery provides the energy to sustain that throw for meaningful periods, and USB-C charging keeps the recharge cycle convenient.
At $35, the IF22A is the go-to recommendation for anyone who wants to reach out into the dark at distance. It's not a general-purpose EDC — the narrow beam is designed for throw, not flood — but for its intended purpose, almost nothing in the budget range comes close.