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Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Sofirn SC29
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the shortest option for length.
Sofirn SC29 stands out as the longest option for length.
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$29.7
Unknown
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
76.5 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
120.9 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cdLowest candela
16272 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Lowest
255.1 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
240 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
21700 (Sofirn branded 5000mAh flat top)
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
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
EDCGood balance of output and runtimeValue-oriented
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
Good balance between high output and runtimeUnique TIR optic providing good beam qualityIP68 waterproof rating with USB-C chargingComfortable and functional designLockout mode for safety
Common complaints
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
The magnetic tailcap magnet is relatively weakClip can scratch anodization with useBattery tube knurling style may not suit all usersSome discrepancy in reported weight
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