Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 313% 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$58.95Most expensive
US$38.95Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
10750 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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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