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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Sofirn SC31T

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

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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2757% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 226% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2757% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 226% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 36% 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.

Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Beam distance: 48 m (157 ft)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max candela: 580 cdFenix LD02 V2.0 — Weight: 24 g (0.85 oz)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Length: 92 mm (3.62 in)Fenix LD02 V2.0 — Max lumens: 70 lmFenix LD02 V2.0 — Max runtime: 4500 minSofirn SC31T — Beam distance: 243.6 m (799 ft)Sofirn SC31T — Max candela: 14832 cdSofirn SC31T — Weight: 67 g (2.36 oz)Sofirn SC31T — Length: 125.5 mm (4.94 in)Sofirn SC31T — Max lumens: 2000 lmSofirn SC31T — Max runtime: 1380 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$31
US$31
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
67 g (2.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
125.5 mm (4.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cdLowest candela
14832 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
243.6 m (799 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (built-in)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Technical Inspection (e.g., Document Verification, Banknote Check)▣Outdoor Activities (camping, Hiking)▣Medical And Family Use
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣High Output Illumination▣Rechargeable Convenience
Common praise
✓Compact Portable Design Comparable To A Pen✓High Color Rendering Index (cri 90) For Natural Color Rendering✓Uv Light Useful For Detecting Counterfeit Currency And Documents✓Long Runtime On Low Mode (up To 75 Hours)✓Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Stainless Steel Switch✓Effective Waterproof And Impact Resistance (ip68, 1 Meter)
✓High Maximum Output Of 2000 Lumens✓Dual Switch Interface For Tactical Use✓Integrated USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Includes Comprehensive Accessory Kit (battery, Clip, Lanyard, Spare O Rings)✓Affordable Price Point Around 30 Usd✓Memorable Simple And Functional User Interface
Common complaints
⚠No Included Battery⚠Non Rechargeable⚠Relatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger Flashlights⚠Uv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes
⚠Pwm Present On Most Modes Though Fairly Fast And Mostly Unnoticeable⚠Oscillating Temperature Regulation On Turbo Mode⚠Clip Is A Friction Fit, Unidirectional, And Not Deep Carry⚠Tailstanding Is Unstable Due To Cutouts And Switch Cap Design⚠Output May Not Fully Meet Manufacturer Spec At Sustained Turbo⚠Some Users Prefer Anduril Ui Available On Pro Variant

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