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Sofirn IF23 vs Sofirn SC13

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

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Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 208% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 87% 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 — Beam distance: 247 m (810 ft)Sofirn IF23 — Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz)Sofirn IF23 — Length: 120.5 mm (4.74 in)Sofirn IF23 — Retail price: US$39.99Sofirn IF23 — Max lumens: 4000 lmSofirn IF23 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Sofirn SC13 — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Sofirn SC13 — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13 — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13 — Retail price: US$18.6Sofirn SC13 — Max lumens: 1300 lmSofirn SC13 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.99Most expensive
US$18.6Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
1050 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
18350 lithium ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral useWorklightLate-night readingAmbient mood lightingHands-free lighting on metal surfaces
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
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
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
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
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)

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