Sofirn SP35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Sofirn SP35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest throw
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest throw
Sofirn SP35 stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 32% 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.
▣EDC▣Garden use▣Outdoor chores▣Roadside emergencies▣Proper brightness with wide beam
Common praise
✓Innovative and intuitive rotary switch interface for emitter selection✓Good output brightness with up to 2000 lumens✓Versatile lighting options including RGB and side flood LEDs✓USB-C charging with included cable✓Included accessories like pocket clip, lanyard, spare o-rings✓Solid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body✓IP66 water resistance and magnetic tailcap for hands-free use
✓Good balance of size and output for EDC✓Quality build with solid aluminium body✓Included 21700 battery with good capacity✓Wide beam and practical brightness levels✓Useful mode set including strobe and SOS
Common complaints
⚠Tailcap has a bulge causing instability and prevents secure tailstanding⚠Clip can only be mounted tail-end for bezel-down carry⚠Side light and switch on the same side can cause accidental activation of side LEDs⚠UI has some quirks with double-click actions returning to previous modes instead of turning off⚠No ramping mode; stepped brightness levels only⚠Side LEDs activate on channel change which can be jarring⚠Lanyard hole on tailcap can risk loosening battery cap
⚠Clip too large and uncomfortable on hand⚠No temperature sensor in older model versions⚠Not as refined finish as premium brands like Fenix