Comparison Console
Sofirn SD05 vs Sofirn SD15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 41% 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$35.99Cheapest
US$36.99Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)
120 g (4.23 oz)
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)
119 mm (4.69 in)
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
36225 cd
36225 cd
Beam distance
271 m (889 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
98 min
98 min
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
External charger via micro-USB
External charger (single bay, micro-USB powered)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba diving up to 100 metersCampingHuntingGeneral outdoor use
Diving useUnderwater explorationGeneral flashlight use
Common praise
High output brightness up to 3000 lumensGood build quality and anodization finishSolid waterproofing confirmed to 100 metersStable runtime and no PWM detectedEasy and intuitive rotary dial interfaceIncludes battery, charger, and lanyard in package
High output with good measured lumensSolid build quality with smooth anodizationEffective rotary dial interface with clear mode detentsIncludes wrist lanyard for retentionExternal charging with included 21700 charger and cable
Common complaints
Lack of grip on body tubeNo pocket clip or magnet for carryNo SOS or strobe modesSome desire for wider tint optionCharging is external only, not built-in
Lack of grip texture on body and tailcapNo onboard chargingNo pouch, magnet, or pocket clip included
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