Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 29% 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$40.75Most expensive
US$38.95Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
4800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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