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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 317% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 83% 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$52.79Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
10380 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
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
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
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 large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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