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Nitecore NU06 LE vs Sofirn IF22A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 933% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13900% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3650% 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$26.95Cheapest
US$29.99Most expensive
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
116000 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
680 m (2231 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
Throwing light long distancesEDC for those wanting high lumen output and long beam distance
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Exceptional throw performance for its sizeHigh lumen outputConvenient USB-C charging and power bank functionalityTop-tier waterproof rating (IPX8)Excellent value for performance
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
Heavier than typical pocket-carry flashlightsSwitch may be hard to locate in the dark due to rounded design
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