Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 353% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SF47T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 353% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Sofirn SF47T stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 59% 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.
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long-range search▣Hunting▣Search and rescue▣Security patrols
▣Tactical use▣Outdoor use▣Search and rescue▣Law enforcement▣EDC▣Home defense▣Patrol duty
Common praise
✓Long throw performance with a tight, concentrated beam✓Advanced thermal regulation for sustained output✓Good build quality with aero grade aluminum and type III hard anodizing✓Comes with complete kit including batteries and charger
✓High max output of 6800 lumens✓Long beam distance (395 meters)✓Robust aluminum body with stainless steel bezel and tungsten spheres for glass breaking✓Efficient LHP73B LED emitter with clean tint✓Triple-switch interface allowing intuitive control✓Excellent water resistance with screwable aluminum USB-C cover✓Long runtime up to 500 hours on low mode✓Included rechargeable 21700 battery✓Battery indicator for charge level
Common complaints
⚠Large size requiring two hands to operate⚠No full-length knurling on the tube for grip⚠Requires button top batteries; flat top incompatible⚠Some dust found inside reflector in samples⚠Spot beam very tight, which may not be preferred by all users
⚠Lockout switch placement can be awkward⚠Lockout switch sometimes malfunctions causing failure to turn on (resolvable by toggling lockout)⚠Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating (CDR) than recommended for max turbo output