Comparison Console
Fenix UC30 vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% 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$49.99Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
19625 cd
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
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
High maximum output up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
Common complaints
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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