Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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$49.99Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
16200 cdLowest candela
19625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
13200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
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
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
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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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