Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% 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
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% 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.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.99Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
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 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging
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
CampingHikingFishingEmergency UseDog WalkingOutdoor Activities
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
High Brightness Up To 1300 Lumens With Several Selectable Output LevelsExcellent Color Rendering (cri Over 90) For Realistic Color ReproductionDurable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Construction With Waterproof (ip68) And Shockproof DesignLightweight And Compact Size For Easy Everyday CarryConvenient USB C Built In Charging And Magnetic Tail 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
Very Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (2 Minutes)No Specific Details On Max Candela Or Precise Impact Resistance Beyond 1 Meter DropSome Users May Find The Ui Complex Due To Anduril Firmware
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