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Sofirn SD15 vs Wurkkos WK30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SD15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD15 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$37Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
104 g (3.67 oz)Lightest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
36225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
120 m (394 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
Single 26650, 18650, 21700 or 2x CR123A (emergency)
Charging type
External charger (single bay, micro-USB powered)
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Diving useUnderwater explorationGeneral flashlight use
EDC use at home and outdoorsUsers needing multi-color flashlight (white, red, UV)Hunting or preserving night vision with red lightUV inspection/bug hunting
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
Excellent value for a versatile 3-color flashlightHigh quality Samsung LH351D 5000K 90CRI white LEDStrong red Cree XP-E emitter and powerful UV LEDGood build quality with aerospace grade aluminumMultiple power levels per color modeIncludes 5000mAh 26650 battery and accessories
Common complaints
Lack of grip texture on body and tailcapNo onboard chargingNo pouch, magnet, or pocket clip included
Large size not suitable for pocket carryMicro-USB charging port instead of USB-CHold-to-turn-off UI is unintuitiveThin tube walls compared to some preferences
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