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Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor 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 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$29.7Cheapest
US$46.99Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cdHighest candela
14600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
Excellent value for money with advanced Anduril controlsStrong maximum output for the priceRechargeable and uses replaceable 18650 batteryCompact and lightweight designUSB-C charging convenienceMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Common complaints
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
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