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Sofirn D25LR 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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn D25LR stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1987% 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$22Cheapest
US$38.95Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
590 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
700 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
53 m (174 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
230 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 Li-ion
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminium
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesBudget-conscious usersLight paintingStargazingHunting
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
High CRI white light with good color renderingDeep 660nm red LED preserving night visionAffordable priceGood runtime with low voltage protectionSimple and effective user interfaceComfortable headband without top strap
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Build quality is decent but not robust enough for rough conditionsSlight green tint in white LED noted by some usersUnregulated output with step down after short time on highHeavier than ideal for runningThreads need lubrication for smooth battery insertion
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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