Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SK31 Tactical
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% 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 SK31 Tactical stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$52.99Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmLowest output
6800 lmHighest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
38900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
395 m (1296 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
30000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 5V 3A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
6061-T6 aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with black PVD coating
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defense
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 brightness of 6800 lumensLong beam distance of 395 metersRobust build with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelEffective USB-C charging with protective screwable coverMultiple intuitive switches including lockoutGood battery runtime up to 500 hours on lowExcellent mode selection including tactical, outdoor, and strobeMinimal green tint LED emitterIncluded holster and accessories
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
Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating than optimal for max lumensLockout button placement considered awkward by some usersLockout switch occasionally causes operation issues requiring toggleDoes not tail stand due to button protrusion
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