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Sofirn IF23 vs Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A

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

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Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% 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 — Max candela: 15275 cdSofirn IF23 — Weight: 125 g (4.41 oz)Sofirn IF23 — Length: 120.5 mm (4.74 in)Sofirn IF23 — Retail price: US$39.99Sofirn IF23 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Beam distance: 155 m (509 ft)Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Max candela: 6008 cdWurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Weight: 112 g (3.95 oz)Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Length: 116.8 mm (4.60 in)Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Retail price: US$22.99Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.99Most expensive
US$22.99Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
116.8 mm (4.60 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cdHighest candela
6008 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
155 m (509 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
150 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
1x18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (2A recommended)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Use▣Worklight▣Late Night Reading▣Ambient Mood Lighting▣Hands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
▣EDC Use▣General Purpose Flashlight▣Newcomers And Experienced Users▣Pocket Carry▣Hat Light With Reversed Tube Carry
Common praise
✓High Output Brightness For Its Size✓Versatile 3 In 1 Light With Spot, Flood, And Rgb Modes✓Good Build Quality With Smooth Anodizing And Solid Assembly✓Magnetic Tailcap Enables Hands Free Use✓Includes Rechargeable 21700 Battery And USB C Charging✓Multiple Brightness Levels And Useful Locking Mode
✓Good Color Rendering And Tint From Nichia 519a LED✓Stable Regulated Output With Buck Driver✓Affordable Price With Included Battery And Accessories✓Compact Size With Good Build Quality✓USB C Charging Convenient And Fast
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight⚠Side Switch Can Be Prone To Accidental Activation And Has Complex Ui⚠Ui Is Complicated With Many Functions Controlled By A Single Button⚠Lockout Mode Disables Direct Access To Moonlight Mode⚠Rgb Color Modes Feel Like Novelty With Limited Practical Use⚠Floodlight Diffuser Plastic May Flex And Durability Uncertain
⚠Switch Bezel And Cooling Fins Slightly Sharp⚠Flap Cover For Charging Port Can Open Accidentally⚠Base Driver Temperature Regulation Can Feel Unusual

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