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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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