Comparison Console
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light vs Wurkkos HD05
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 389% 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$59.99Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
331 g (11.68 oz)Heaviest
237 g (8.36 oz)Lightest
Length
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
14800 cdLowest candela
28056 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
335 m (1099 ft)Highest
Max runtime
660 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
6061 aluminum alloy with stainless steel bezel and button outer ring
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba divingUnderwater photographyFishingCave explorationWater work
EDC with multiple lighting modesNight searchesRepairsEmergency lightingMaintenance inspections using UV light
Common praise
Very bright 5000 lumens with long 244 meter beam distanceOutstanding color rendering with CRI 90 warm light and neutral white optionDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 100m waterproof ratingConvenient USB-C recharge and included high-capacity batterySimple yet effective dual-switch interface with battery level indication
Multiple lighting modes including spot, flood, red, and UVHigh maximum brightness and long throwAdjustable color temperature on floodlightConvenient foldable and rotatable floodlight wingDurable aluminum alloy constructionIncluded rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and mounting options for hands-free use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 331 grams with batteryLarge size compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo detailed official specs for the included proprietary battery
Red and UV light quality not perfect (Red beam not smooth close-up; UV has visible light spill)Magnetic rotary selector switch can be rough and slowStrobe modes produce loud clicking noiseWater resistance limited by foldable wing designWing mechanism may cause scratches on body over timeHeavier than typical EDC flashlights
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