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Sofirn SD15 vs Wurkkos DL30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL30 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 SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 259% 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$36.99Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
36225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
352 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (compatible with 18650)
Charging type
External charger (single bay, micro-USB powered)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Diving UseUnderwater ExplorationGeneral Flashlight Use
Scuba DivingSnorkelingNight DivingCave DivingTechnical Diving
Common praise
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
High Brightness And Beam DistanceExcellent Color Rendering (90 Cri)Compact And Rugged DesignEasy One Handed Magnetic Control Even With GlovesReliable Waterproofing To 100m Depth
Common complaints
Lack Of Grip Texture On Body And TailcapNo Onboard ChargingNo Pouch, Magnet, Or Pocket Clip Included
Magnetic Ring May Be Accidentally Activated Near MagnetsRelatively Short Turbo Runtime Before Stepdown
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