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Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Wuben L3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% 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$49.99Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdHighest candela
12800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Highest
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
7200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesDog walkingEveryday carry
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 max output of 3000 lumensGood sustained output and thermal regulationFast USB-C charging with powerbank featureCompact and lightweight design for a 21700 lightReliable build quality and anodized finishConvenient mode memory and versatile user interfaceIncludes accessories like belt clip and lanyard
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
Tint has low CRI and a greenish hueTurbo mode is only momentary, not constantMode order cycling can be confusingButton can be stiff and somewhat recessedNo mechanical lockout, some standby drain possible
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