Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Sofirn SC33 5200LM
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11900% 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$29.99Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
186 g (6.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
5200 lmHighest output
Max candela
15160 cdLowest candela
26750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Lowest
327 m (1073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
18000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port built-in
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
Anodized aluminum body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor UseIndoor UsePower Outages
Everyday CarryCampingSearch And RescueOutdoor AdventuresEmergency LightingInspection And RepairTactical Use
Common praise
High Brightness OutputVersatile Beam And Floodlight ComboCompact Yet Durable ConstructionUSB C Charging And Power Bank Functionality
High Maximum Output And Good Sustained BrightnessGood Build Quality For PriceConvenient USB C Charging With Included CableIntuitive User Interface With Stepped And Smooth RampingFeature To Disable Auto LockoutLong Maximum Runtime At Low ModesIpx8 Water Resistance
Common complaints
Complex User Interface With Multiple Button Presses
Output Lower Than Claimed Peak Lumens In Independent TestsAuto Lockout Resets After Battery ChangeCool White Tint With Low Cri May Not Suit All UsersTailcap Glued Limiting DisassemblyUSB C Port Cover Small, Some Cables May Not Fit Well
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