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Sofirn SC31B vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% 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$76.13Most expensive
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
10750 cdLowest candela
12108 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose lighting
Common praise
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
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
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources
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