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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SC13B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 405% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 107% 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$32.99Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
9520.5 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
217 m (712 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
10200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
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
Compact and lightweight designHigh brightness relative to sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works well and charges in about 1.5 hoursIncluded 18350 battery and accessories provide good valueLockout mode prevents accidental activationMagnetic tail cap for hands-free attachmentGood user interface with mode memory and indicator switch
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
Low CRI and cold white tint around 6000-6500KOutput does not fully reach claimed 1300 lumens, more like 1000 lumens sustainedBeam has ring artifacts due to fresnel lensShort turbo runtime with quick stepdownSide switch with button terminal instead of spring on battery endNot ideal for long runtime heavy use beyond a few hours
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