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Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Sofirn SP40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% 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 SP40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8700% 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$36Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cdHighest candela
4520 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
136 m (446 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
1x18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useIndoor usePower outages
CampingHikingIndustrial useClose-range workBudget headlamp use
Common praise
High brightness outputVersatile beam and floodlight comboCompact yet durable constructionUSB-C charging and power bank functionality
High lumen output for priceGood beam quality with Cree XP-L LED and OP reflectorLightweight and comfortable headbandDurable aluminum construction with good waterproofingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLow voltage protection to safeguard battery
Common complaints
Complex user interface with multiple button presses
Lack of a moonlight modeHeadband loops are somewhat tightClip could be deeper to improve balanceNo USB-C charging (uses micro-USB)
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