Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 vs Sofirn LT1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 24% 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$39.99Cheapest
US$40.29Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
339 g (11.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cdHighest candela
600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
300 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (manufacturer), IPX4 (some reviewers)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
6061 aircraft-grade aluminum with type 3 hard anodized coating
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingGeneral UseWorklightLate Night ReadingAmbient Mood LightingHands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
CampingHikingCar CampingFestival UseOvernight Outdoor ActivitiesEmergency PreparednessGeneral Portable Lantern Use
Common praise
High Output Brightness For Its SizeVersatile 3 In 1 Light With Spot, Flood, And Rgb ModesGood Build Quality With Smooth Anodizing And Solid AssemblyMagnetic Tailcap Enables Hands Free UseIncludes Rechargeable 21700 Battery And USB C ChargingMultiple Brightness Levels And Useful Locking Mode
Versatile Dual White And Red Light ModesGood Runtime And Brightness BalancePower Bank Charging CapabilityDurable Build Quality With Anodized AluminumMagnetic Base And Sturdy Hanging Hook For Flexible PlacementAffordable Price Compared To Competitors
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy For An EDC FlashlightSide Switch Can Be Prone To Accidental Activation And Has Complex UiUi Is Complicated With Many Functions Controlled By A Single ButtonLockout Mode Disables Direct Access To Moonlight ModeRgb Color Modes Feel Like Novelty With Limited Practical UseFloodlight Diffuser Plastic May Flex And Durability Uncertain
User Interface Not As Intuitive As Anduril 2Ipx4 Rating In Some Reviews Limits Heavy Rain UseWeight Heavier Than Ultralight Backpacking LightsThreads And Spring In Tailcap Can Be StiffPackaging Is Basic
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