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Sofirn IF23 vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$49.99Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Shortest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3800 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cdLowest candela
19625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
13200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral useWorklightLate-night readingAmbient mood lightingHands-free lighting on metal surfaces
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage 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
High maximum output up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
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
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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