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Sofirn SC31B vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1329% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1329% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2186% 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$38.95Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
10750 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
Micro USB
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various 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
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
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