Comparison Console
Sofirn SC31B vs Sofirn SP10A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP10A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3429% 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$38.95Most expensive
US$13Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
3240 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
114 m (374 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
136 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x AA alkaline / NiMH / 14500 lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
6061 grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Everyday carryPocket carryOutdoor activitiesBedside nightlightCampingHikingSearchingFishingCyclingEmergency use
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Compact and portable sizeGood output for AA and 14500 batteriesDurable construction with IP68 waterproof ratingSide metal e-switch with mode memoryNo visible PWM in output modes
Common complaints
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
Small side switch can be difficult to locate in darkOlder versions lack sub-lumen moonlight modeSlightly slippery anodized finishThreads may benefit from additional lubrication
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