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Nitecore MT06MD vs Sofirn SC31T

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% 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.

Nitecore MT06MD — Beam distance: 58 m (190 ft)Nitecore MT06MD — Max candela: 860 cdNitecore MT06MD — Weight: 22 g (0.78 oz)Nitecore MT06MD — Length: 128 mm (5.04 in)Nitecore MT06MD — Retail price: US$32Nitecore MT06MD — Max lumens: 180 lmSofirn SC31T — Beam distance: 243.6 m (799 ft)Sofirn SC31T — Max candela: 14832 cdSofirn SC31T — Weight: 67 g (2.36 oz)Sofirn SC31T — Length: 125.5 mm (4.94 in)Sofirn SC31T — Retail price: US$31Sofirn SC31T — Max lumens: 2000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32Most expensive
US$31Cheapest
Weight
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
67 g (2.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
125.5 mm (4.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
860 cdLowest candela
14832 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
243.6 m (799 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
1380 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 × AAA
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (built-in)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Medical Professionals For Pupil Inspection And Injury Diagnosis▣Emts▣Close Up Detailed Tasks▣Household Chores Requiring Flood Light In Close Quarters
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣High Output Illumination▣Rechargeable Convenience
Common praise
✓High Color Rendering Index (cri >90) For Accurate Color Representation✓Lightweight And Compact Form Factor✓Good Runtime Of Up To 35 Hours✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Alloy Body With Quality Anodizing✓Turns On In Low Mode By Default To Avoid Flashing Patients✓Suitable For Alcohol Sterilization✓Stable And Consistent Output With Efficient Circuitry
✓High Maximum Output Of 2000 Lumens✓Dual Switch Interface For Tactical Use✓Integrated USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Includes Comprehensive Accessory Kit (battery, Clip, Lanyard, Spare O Rings)✓Affordable Price Point Around 30 Usd✓Memorable Simple And Functional User Interface
Common complaints
⚠No Mode Memory, Always Starts In Low Mode⚠Threads Are Thin Which Could Affect Durability Long Term⚠Not Rechargeable, Requires Aaa Batteries⚠Not Designed For Tactical Or High Impact Use
⚠Pwm Present On Most Modes Though Fairly Fast And Mostly Unnoticeable⚠Oscillating Temperature Regulation On Turbo Mode⚠Clip Is A Friction Fit, Unidirectional, And Not Deep Carry⚠Tailstanding Is Unstable Due To Cutouts And Switch Cap Design⚠Output May Not Fully Meet Manufacturer Spec At Sustained Turbo⚠Some Users Prefer Anduril Ui Available On Pro Variant

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