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Sofirn IF22A vs Sofirn SP40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% 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 IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% 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 SP40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10900% 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$36Most expensive
Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
116000 cdHighest candela
4520 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
680 m (2231 ft)Highest
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700
1x18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Throwing Light Long DistancesEDC For Those Wanting High Lumen Output And Long Beam Distance
CampingHikingIndustrial UseClose Range WorkBudget Headlamp 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 Lumen Output For PriceGood Beam Quality With Cree Xp L LED And Op ReflectorLightweight And Comfortable HeadbandDurable Aluminum Construction With Good WaterproofingMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseLow Voltage Protection To Safeguard Battery
Common complaints
Heavier Than Typical Pocket Carry FlashlightsSwitch May Be Hard To Locate In The Dark Due To Rounded Design
Lack Of A Moonlight ModeHeadband Loops Are Somewhat TightClip Could Be Deeper To Improve BalanceNo USB C Charging (uses Micro USB)
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