Comparison Console
Sofirn SK31 vs Wurkkos TS23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1011% 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$48Cheapest
Weight
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Lightest
232 g (8.18 oz)Heaviest
Length
156.1 mm (6.15 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6800 lmHighest output
5000 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
58083 cd
Beam distance
395 m (1296 ft)Lowest
482 m (1581 ft)Highest
Max runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
1x21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C 5V 3A, approx. 3 hours charging time
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with tungsten spheres
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum with hard-anodized finish and reinforced tungsten steel beads bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseOutdoor UseSearch And RescueLaw EnforcementEDCHome DefensePatrol Duty
Tactical UseSearch And RescueOutdoor AdventuresNight HikingCampingHome Emergencies
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 Output BrightnessGood Build Quality For PriceVersatile Dual Ui With Stepped And Tactical ModesUSB C ChargingIncluded 5000mah 21700 Battery
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
Tail Switch Has A Slightly Mushy FeelNot Ideal For Pocket Carry Due To Size And WeightMoonlight Mode Is Relatively Bright Compared To Typical Moonlight
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