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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn IF25A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF25A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 26% 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$53Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
165 g (5.82 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
106.4 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3800 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (A-to-C cable required)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8 (submersible up to 2m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
EDC use with high brightness and compact sizeCamping and outdoor use requiring wide flood beamUsers needing USB-C rechargeable flashlight
Common praise
High brightness output with sustained brightness due to buck driverVersatile use with main and side lights plus RGB modesConvenient USB-C charging and power bank functionalityGood build quality with grippy anodized finishSimplified and intuitive user interfaceGood value for feature set
High maximum output (3800 lumens) with good beam profileCompact and lightweight for a 21700 lightSmooth brightness control with Anduril UIGood build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumBuilt-in USB-C charging port
Common complaints
Side light output dims as battery voltage drops due to FET driverRGB lights lack dimming control and can be too bright for close useHeavier than some other EDC flashlightsNo warm main LED version available yet
No pocket clip included, reducing ease of carryBezel and lanyard hole have some sharp edgesSome complexity in the Anduril user interface for advanced featuresHeats up quickly on turbo mode limiting runtimeThe rubber port cover reduces waterproofness if not properly sealed
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