Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SP36 BLF
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 10% 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$72.99Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Lightest
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Flood lightingCampingOutdoor useEmergencies
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
Bright output with strong flood beamGood build quality with solid feelUSB-C charging and powerbank featureAnduril 2 UI offers extensive functionalityHigh CRI LED for natural colorWaterproof and impact resistantReasonable price-value ratio
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 and bulky for pocket carryNo electronic lockout necessitates physical lockoutNo pocket clip includedMay require separate charger for batteries if purchased without cells
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