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Acebeam EC35 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89900% 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$66.9Most expensive
US$46.99Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
14600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
242 m (794 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor SportsPocket Carry
EDCBudget EnthusiastsCampingHome BackupOutdoor UseGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
Reliable PerformanceUSB C Charging PortCompact Size And LightweightComfortable Grip From Diamond Knurled DesignGood Build Quality
Excellent Value For Money With Advanced Anduril ControlsStrong Maximum Output For The PriceRechargeable And Uses Replaceable 18650 BatteryCompact And Lightweight DesignUSB C Charging ConvenienceMagnetic Tail Cap For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Somewhat Dated DesignShort Impact Resistance (1 Meter)No Waterproofing When USB C Port Cover Is Open
Output Steps Down From Max After Initial PeriodInterface Complexity Might Be Challenging For Beginners
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