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Sofirn IF22A vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF22A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R 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.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8550% 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$52.79Most expensive
Weight
155 g (5.47 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
129 mm (5.08 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
116000 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
680 m (2231 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Throwing light long distancesEDC for those wanting high lumen output and long beam distance
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
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
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Heavier than typical pocket-carry flashlightsSwitch may be hard to locate in the dark due to rounded design
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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