Comparison Console
Sofirn IF25A vs Wurkkos DL08
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF25A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn IF25A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn IF25A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 31% 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$34Cheapest
US$55.99Most expensive
Weight
165 g (5.82 oz)Heaviest
149 g (5.26 oz)Lightest
Length
106.4 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
138.9 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3800 lmHighest output
3600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
18775 cd
Beam distance
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
274 m (899 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
18000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging port (A-to-C cable required)
USB-C charging (5V/3A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2m for 30 minutes)
IP68 (underwater 100m)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized, aircraft-grade aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
EDC use with high brightness and compact sizeCamping and outdoor use requiring wide flood beamUsers needing USB-C rechargeable flashlight
DivingUnderwater photographyNight divingExplorationAmateur astronomy
Common praise
High maximum output (3800 lumens) with good beam profileCompact and lightweight for a 21700 lightSmooth brightness control with Anduril UIGood build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumBuilt-in USB-C charging port
High output brightness suitable for divingVersatile beam options including spot, flood, red and UVSolid build quality with aerospace grade aluminum and hard anodizingRotary magnetic switch allows mode selectionGood battery capacity (5000mAh) with USB-C chargingIncludes red and UV LEDs useful for specialized diving and photographyWaterproof to 100 meters depth
Common complaints
No pocket clip included, reducing ease of carryBezel and lanyard hole have some sharp edgesSome complexity in the Anduril user interface for advanced featuresHeats up quickly on turbo mode limiting runtimeThe rubber port cover reduces waterproofness if not properly sealed
Some users noted minor beam artifacts in spot modeWarmth of white light could be improved (some desire warmer spot LED)Initial units may have experienced reliability issues from a few usersDoes not come with ball mount by default but available on request
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