Comparison Console
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 92% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$46.99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)
62 g (2.19 oz)
Length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
14600 cd
Beam distance
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
242 m (794 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
Excellent value for money with advanced Anduril controlsStrong maximum output for the priceRechargeable and uses replaceable 18650 batteryCompact and lightweight designUSB-C charging convenienceMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Common complaints
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
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