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Nitecore EDC25 vs Sofirn IF23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC25 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 159% 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
Unknown
US$39.99
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
5900 cdLowest candela
15275 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
153 m (502 ft)Lowest
247 m (810 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1100mAh Li-ion
1 x 21700 battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High strength stainless steel with PVD coating
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCamping
Everyday CarryCampingGeneral UseWorklightLate Night ReadingAmbient Mood LightingHands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
Common praise
Good Maximum Output With Multiple Color TemperaturesLong Runtime Up To 250 Hours At Lowest SettingUSB C Rechargeable Battery IncludedDurable Stainless Steel Body With Ipx6 Water Resistance
High Output Brightness For Its SizeVersatile 3 In 1 Light With Spot, Flood, And Rgb ModesGood Build Quality With Smooth Anodizing And Solid AssemblyMagnetic Tailcap Enables Hands Free UseIncludes Rechargeable 21700 Battery And USB C ChargingMultiple Brightness Levels And Useful Locking Mode
Common complaints
No Retail Price Information Available
Relatively Heavy For An EDC FlashlightSide Switch Can Be Prone To Accidental Activation And Has Complex UiUi Is Complicated With Many Functions Controlled By A Single ButtonLockout Mode Disables Direct Access To Moonlight ModeRgb Color Modes Feel Like Novelty With Limited Practical UseFloodlight Diffuser Plastic May Flex And Durability Uncertain
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