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Sofirn SK31 vs Wuben L3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 317% 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$52.99Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Heaviest
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Lightest
Length
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6800 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
12800 cd
Beam distance
395 m (1296 ft)Highest
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C 5V 3A, approx. 3 hours charging time
USB-C 18W
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defensePatrol duty
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesDog walkingEveryday carry
Common praise
High max output of 6800 lumensLong beam distance (395 meters)Robust aluminum body with stainless steel bezel and tungsten spheres for glass breakingEfficient LHP73B LED emitter with clean tintTriple-switch interface allowing intuitive controlExcellent water resistance with screwable aluminum USB-C coverLong runtime up to 500 hours on low modeIncluded rechargeable 21700 batteryBattery indicator for charge level
High max output of 3000 lumensGood sustained output and thermal regulationFast USB-C charging with powerbank featureCompact and lightweight design for a 21700 lightReliable build quality and anodized finishConvenient mode memory and versatile user interfaceIncludes accessories like belt clip and lanyard
Common complaints
Lockout switch placement can be awkwardLockout 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
Tint has low CRI and a greenish hueTurbo mode is only momentary, not constantMode order cycling can be confusingButton can be stiff and somewhat recessedNo mechanical lockout, some standby drain possible
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