Sofirn IF22A vs Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D
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Quick take: The Sofirn IF22A costs $0.18999999999999773 less; the Sofirn IF22A is brighter (2,100 vs 746 lm); the Sofirn IF22A throws farther (697m vs 403m); the Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D runs longer on high (32 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn IF22A | Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34 | $34.19 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,100 lm | 746 lm |
| Candela | 72,000 cd | 40,596 cd |
| Beam distance | 697m | 403m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 32 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | D-cell |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 3 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Sofirn stepped + stepless dimming UI | Tail Switch + Twist Focus |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 26.4 oz (with batteries) |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.6 in | 11.7 x 2.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn IF22A
- ✓Around 300 m of usable identification range from a pocketable body
- ✓Excellent interface — moon and turbo shortcuts, lockout, momentary moon from lockout
- ✓SFT-40 behind a TIR gives a clean pencil beam with little wasted spill
- ✓Doubles as a power bank
- ✓Performance per pound is the best in the catalog at this reach
- ✗Runs hot — around 70°C — despite the stated thermal regulation
- ✗Output oscillates during turbo and high rather than settling cleanly
- ✗Some early units over-charged their cells; check voltage after the first charge
- ✗Fussy about cells: unprotected flat-top 21700 or protected button-top 18650
- ✗Cool, low-CRI SFT-40, which is the trade for the throw