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Acebeam W10 Pro vs Sofirn SK31 Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 807% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 334% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 807% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12400% 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$229.9Most expensive
US$52.99Cheapest
Weight
211 g (7.44 oz)Lightest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
153 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
750 lmLowest output
6800 lmHighest output
Max candela
507656 cdHighest candela
38900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1425 m (4675 ft)Highest
395 m (1296 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
240 minShortest runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C onboard charging (~3.5h full charge)
USB-C 5V 3A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, military-grade hard-anodized finish
6061-T6 aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with black PVD coating
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationOutdoor adventuresSearch and rescueTactical useDemanding environments
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defense
Common praise
High output and exceptional long throw up to 1425 metersExcellent beam focus and clarity with LEP technologyIntuitive and reliable two-stage tail switch UIRobust build quality with military-grade anodizingOnboard USB-C charging with replaceable batteryCompact and portable form factor suitable for EDC
High maximum brightness of 6800 lumensLong beam distance of 395 metersRobust build with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelEffective USB-C charging with protective screwable coverMultiple intuitive switches including lockoutGood battery runtime up to 500 hours on lowExcellent mode selection including tactical, outdoor, and strobeMinimal green tint LED emitterIncluded holster and accessories
Common complaints
Very focused beam with limited spill, not ideal for area illumination
Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating than optimal for max lumensLockout button placement considered awkward by some usersLockout switch occasionally causes operation issues requiring toggleDoes not tail stand due to button protrusion
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