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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 226% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 14% 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$46.99Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
2000 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cd
14600 cd
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)
242 m (794 ft)
Max runtime
Unknown
120 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar RepairsAmbient Light
EDCBudget EnthusiastsCampingHome BackupOutdoor UseGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
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
Excellent Value For Money With Advanced Anduril ControlsStrong Maximum Output For The PriceRechargeable And Uses Replaceable 18650 BatteryCompact And Lightweight DesignUSB C Charging ConvenienceMagnetic Tail Cap For Hands Free Use
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
Output Steps Down From Max After Initial PeriodInterface Complexity Might Be Challenging For Beginners
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