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Fenix TK28R vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light

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

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Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK28R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK28R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 827% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix TK28R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix TK28R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK28R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 827% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Fenix TK28R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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 TK28R — Beam distance: 400 m (1312 ft)Fenix TK28R — Max candela: 42675 cdFenix TK28R — Weight: 358.3 g (12.64 oz)Fenix TK28R — Length: 147.83 mm (5.82 in)Fenix TK28R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix TK28R — Max lumens: 6500 lmSofirn SD11 Diving Light — Beam distance: 244 m (801 ft)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Max candela: 14800 cdSofirn SD11 Diving Light — Weight: 331 g (11.68 oz)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Length: 155.3 mm (6.11 in)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Sofirn SD11 Diving Light — Max lumens: 5000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$59.99
Weight
358.3 g (12.64 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
147.83 mm (5.82 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
42675 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
400 m (1312 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6120 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x Fenix ARB-L18-4000
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade anodized aluminum
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Law Enforcement▣Tactical Operations▣Search And Rescue (sar) Missions▣Outdoor Adventures
▣Scuba Diving▣Underwater Photography▣Fishing▣Cave Exploration▣Water Work
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output And Long Beam Distance✓Durable Aerospace Grade Build And Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Intuitive Dual Tail And Toggle Switch Interface✓Long Runtime Up To 102 Hours In ECO Mode✓Fast USB Type C Charging In About 1.5 Hours
✓Very Bright 5000 Lumens With Long 244 Meter Beam Distance✓Outstanding Color Rendering With Cri 90 Warm Light And Neutral White Option✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 100m Waterproof Rating✓Convenient USB C Recharge And Included High Capacity Battery✓Simple Yet Effective Dual Switch Interface With Battery Level Indication
Common complaints
⚠Potential Downshift In Brightness Due To Overheat Protection⚠Leds Not User Replaceable⚠Requires Specific Battery Types For Proper Operation
⚠Relatively Heavy At 331 Grams With Battery⚠Large Size Compared To Typical EDC Flashlights⚠No Detailed Official Specs For The Included Proprietary Battery

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