Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor vs Wurkkos WK03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, 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 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Multicolor stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% 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$29.7Most expensive
US$14.99Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
101.5 mm (4.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
15160 cdHighest candela
9450 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
194 m (636 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
150 minLongest runtime
138 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-Ion rechargeable
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Military-grade anodised aluminium, stainless steel, toughened mineral glass, polycarbonate
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor UseIndoor UsePower Outages
EDC UseAffordable 18650 FlashlightUsers Needing USB C ChargingThose Desiring A Compact, Lightweight 18650 Flashlight
Common praise
High Brightness OutputVersatile Beam And Floodlight ComboCompact Yet Durable ConstructionUSB C Charging And Power Bank Functionality
Excellent Value For Money, Offering High Output And USB C Charging For Under $17Lightweight And Compact With Good Build QualitySimple And Intuitive User Interface With Battery Level IndicationGood Beam Profile From Tir OpticMultiple Modes Including Direct Access To Moonlight And Turbo
Common complaints
Complex User Interface With Multiple Button Presses
Pwm Used On All Brightness ModesBrightness Drops After About One Minute At Turbo Due To Direct Drive Fet DriverMoonlight And Turbo Modes Accessible Only Via ShortcutsLanyard Hole Prevents Clean Tailstanding When AttachedSharp Cooling Fins On HeadLower Cri In Original Sst 40 Version (improved In Nichia 519a "gold" Edition)
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