Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 Pro vs Wurkkos TS28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$54.99Most expensive
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
14600 cdLowest candela
70428 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
506 m (1660 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
19800 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryProjectsCampingEmergenciesPhotographyCar repairsAmbient light
EDCOutdoor useCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral purpose lighting
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 brightness for the priceGood beam throw and balanced beamDurable build with IP68 and impact resistanceVersatile output modes including stepped and rampingConvenient USB-C charging and power bank feature
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
No lockout mode to prevent accidental activationNo pocket clip includedLower CRI (~70) LED with cooler tintNo built-in charging indication on some units
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