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Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Sofirn SC13
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 600% 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$29.7Most expensive
US$18.6Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
18350 lithium ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
Common complaints
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
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