Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SC33 5200LM
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC33 5200LM stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$29.99Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
186 g (6.56 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmLowest output
5200 lmHighest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
26750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
327 m (1073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
18000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port built-in
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Everyday carryCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor adventuresEmergency lightingInspection and repairTactical 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
High maximum output and good sustained brightnessGood build quality for priceConvenient USB-C charging with included cableIntuitive user interface with stepped and smooth rampingFeature to disable auto-lockoutLong maximum runtime at low modesIPX8 water resistance
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 lower than claimed peak lumens in independent testsAuto-lockout resets after battery changeCool white tint with low CRI may not suit all usersTailcap glued limiting disassemblyUSB-C port cover small, some cables may not fit well
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