Comparison Console
Nitecore NU06 LE vs Sofirn IF23 Multicolor
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 88% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26567% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 26567% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor 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 2900% 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$29.7Most expensive
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
15160 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
247 m (810 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
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