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Fenix UC30 vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$38.95Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
10750 cd
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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