Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
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 62% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 165% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 29% 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$59.99Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
331 g (11.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
15275 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
660 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
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
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
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
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
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
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
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