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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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