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Acebeam T35 vs Sofirn IF23

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

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Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam T35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam T35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 14% 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.

Acebeam T35 — Beam distance: 380 m (1247 ft)Acebeam T35 — Max candela: 36100 cdAcebeam T35 — Weight: 138.5 g (4.89 oz)Acebeam T35 — Length: 137.6 mm (5.42 in)Acebeam T35 — Retail price: US$64.9Acebeam T35 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Sofirn IF23 — Beam distance: 247 m (810 ft)Sofirn IF23 — Max candela: 15275 cdSofirn IF23 — Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz)Sofirn IF23 — Length: 120.5 mm (4.74 in)Sofirn IF23 — Retail price: US$39.99Sofirn IF23 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.9Most expensive
US$39.99Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Longest
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1900 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
36100 cdHighest candela
15275 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
247 m (810 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
1 x 21700 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣EDC▣Outdoor Use
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Use▣Worklight▣Late Night Reading▣Ambient Mood Lighting▣Hands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
Common praise
✓Excellent Build Quality And Finish✓Reliable And Well Regulated Output✓Good Mode Spacing And Simple Dual Switch Interface✓Includes Holster And Lanyard✓Battery Level And Charging Indicator On Side Switch
✓High Output Brightness For Its Size✓Versatile 3 In 1 Light With Spot, Flood, And Rgb Modes✓Good Build Quality With Smooth Anodizing And Solid Assembly✓Magnetic Tailcap Enables Hands Free Use✓Includes Rechargeable 21700 Battery And USB C Charging✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Useful Locking Mode
Common complaints
⚠No Direct Shortcut To Turbo Or Moonlight Modes⚠Protruding Tail Switch Makes Tailstand Use Impossible⚠Sharp Bezel Can Wear Through Clothing⚠Charging Can Be Intermittent And Relatively Slow (~3 Hours)
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight⚠Side Switch Can Be Prone To Accidental Activation And Has Complex Ui⚠Ui Is Complicated With Many Functions Controlled By A Single Button⚠Lockout Mode Disables Direct Access To Moonlight Mode⚠Rgb Color Modes Feel Like Novelty With Limited Practical Use⚠Floodlight Diffuser Plastic May Flex And Durability Uncertain

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