Comparison Console
Sofirn IF23 vs Wurkkos DL30
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 4% 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 11% 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.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3600 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
352 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (compatible with 18650)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
6061 grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral useWorklightLate-night readingAmbient mood lightingHands-free lighting on metal surfaces
Scuba divingSnorkelingNight divingCave divingTechnical diving
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 and beam distanceExcellent color rendering (90 CRI)Compact and rugged designEasy one-handed magnetic control even with glovesReliable waterproofing to 100m depth
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
Magnetic ring may be accidentally activated near magnetsRelatively short turbo runtime before stepdown
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