Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn IF24 RGB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 117% 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.
▣Everyday carry▣Newcomers and experienced users▣General purpose EDC▣Budget flashlight enthusiasts
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
✓Excellent value and build quality for price✓Stable regulated output with good runtime✓High CRI LED for pleasing color rendering✓Simple and intuitive UI with ramping and stepped modes✓Magnetic tailcap enables hands-free use✓Waterproof to IPX8 standard✓Includes 3000mAh 18650 battery and USB-C cable
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
⚠Some external parts (cooling fins and lanyard hole) feel slightly sharp⚠Tailcap magnet might attract metal debris⚠Clip is friction fit and not deep carry⚠Flap covering USB-C port can open accidentally