Comparison Console
Olight SR52UT Intimidator vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative. Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 586% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 37% 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
Unknown
US$38.95
Weight
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
160000 cdHighest candela
10750 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Type III hard anodized aluminum
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
High maximum brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default
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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