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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 1% 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$53Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
331 g (11.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lm
5000 lm
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
14800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
244 m (801 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
660 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
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
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
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
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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