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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Sofirn SP36 BLF

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Sofirn IF23 Pro — Beam distance: 242 m (794 ft)Sofirn IF23 Pro — Max candela: 14600 cdSofirn IF23 Pro — Weight: 202 g (7.13 oz)Sofirn IF23 Pro — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Sofirn IF23 Pro — Retail price: US$53Sofirn IF23 Pro — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max candela: 11000 cdSofirn SP36 BLF — Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Retail price: US$72.99Sofirn SP36 BLF — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Carry▣Projects▣Camping▣Emergencies▣Photography▣Car Repairs▣Ambient Light
▣Flood Lighting▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Emergencies
Common praise
✓High Brightness Output With Sustained Brightness Due To Buck Driver✓Versatile Use With Main And Side Lights Plus Rgb Modes✓Convenient USB C Charging And Power Bank Functionality✓Good Build Quality With Grippy Anodized Finish✓Simplified And Intuitive User Interface✓Good Value For Feature Set
✓Bright Output With Strong Flood Beam✓Good Build Quality With Solid Feel✓USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature✓Anduril 2 Ui Offers Extensive Functionality✓High Cri LED For Natural Color✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Reasonable Price Value Ratio
Common complaints
⚠Side Light Output Dims As Battery Voltage Drops Due To Fet Driver⚠Rgb Lights Lack Dimming Control And Can Be Too Bright For Close Use⚠Heavier Than Some Other EDC Flashlights⚠No Warm Main LED Version Available Yet
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky For Pocket Carry⚠No Electronic Lockout Necessitates Physical Lockout⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠May Require Separate Charger For Batteries If Purchased Without Cells

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