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Sofirn IF22A vs Sofirn SD05
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% 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$29.99Cheapest
US$35.99Most expensive
Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
Length
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
116000 cdHighest candela
36225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
680 m (2231 ft)Highest
271 m (889 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
98 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
External charger via micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Throwing light long distancesEDC for those wanting high lumen output and long beam distance
Scuba diving up to 100 metersCampingHuntingGeneral outdoor use
Common praise
Exceptional throw performance for its sizeHigh lumen outputConvenient USB-C charging and power bank functionalityTop-tier waterproof rating (IPX8)Excellent value for performance
High output brightness up to 3000 lumensGood build quality and anodization finishSolid waterproofing confirmed to 100 metersStable runtime and no PWM detectedEasy and intuitive rotary dial interfaceIncludes battery, charger, and lanyard in package
Common complaints
Heavier than typical pocket-carry flashlightsSwitch may be hard to locate in the dark due to rounded design
Lack of grip on body tubeNo pocket clip or magnet for carryNo SOS or strobe modesSome desire for wider tint optionCharging is external only, not built-in
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