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Sofirn IF23 vs Wurkkos FC11C

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

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Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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 FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos FC11C 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 FC11C 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 FC11C stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Sofirn IF23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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 FC11C — Beam distance: 156 m (512 ft)Wurkkos FC11C — Max candela: 6100 cdWurkkos FC11C — Weight: 112 g (3.95 oz)Wurkkos FC11C — Length: 116 mm (4.57 in)Wurkkos FC11C — Retail price: US$28.79Wurkkos FC11C — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.99Most expensive
US$28.79Cheapest
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
Length
120.5 mm (4.74 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
15275 cdHighest candela
6100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
247 m (810 ft)Highest
156 m (512 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
3000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 battery
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy
6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camping▣General Use▣Worklight▣Late Night Reading▣Ambient Mood Lighting▣Hands Free Lighting On Metal Surfaces
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Newcomers Transitioning From Basic Flashlights▣Tactical And General Purpose Use
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
✓Excellent Value For Money✓Stable Regulated Output With Buck Driver✓High Color Rendering Nichia 519a LED✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Ipx8 Waterproof And Solid Aluminum Construction✓Smooth User Interface With Ramping And Stepped Modes
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
⚠Lower Max Output Than Predecessor (maximum Around 1200 Lumens)⚠Somewhat Sharp Cooling Fins And Lanyard Hole Edges⚠Pocket Clip Is Friction Fit And Not Deep Carry⚠Charging Port Cover Can Open Accidentally⚠Output Steps Down After About 90 Seconds In Turbo Mode To Avoid Overheating

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