Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro size comparison

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The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix E28R V2.0 · 121 mmSofirn SC31 Pro · 117.5 mm

The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) shorter than the Fenix E28R V2.0, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix E28R V2.0
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Sofirn SC31 Pro
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Length121 mm (4.76 in)117.5 mm (4.63 in)−3.5 mm
Head / width26.5 mm (1.04 in)25.4 mm (1.00 in)−1.1 mm
Body22.5 mm (0.89 in)—
Weight128 g with battery59 g without battery
Battery18650 / 2x CR123A18650
Max output1,700 lm2,000 lm
Throw273 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$64.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026not verified yet
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E28R V2.0 vs SC31 Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn SC31 Pro is the shorter light: 117.5 mm (4.63 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E28R V2.0: 128 g with battery; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC31 Pro is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix E28R V2.0, 18% more.

Battery

The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Sofirn SC31 Pro if you want a shorter light (3.5 mm shorter) and more output (2,000 lm vs 1,700 lm). On the specs we track, the Sofirn SC31 Pro is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix E28R V2.0 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E28R V2.0 vs SC31 Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?

The Sofirn SC31 Pro is the shorter light: 117.5 mm (4.63 in) against 121 mm (4.76 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 1.1 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 26.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E28R V2.0: 128 g with battery; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix E28R V2.0 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?

The Sofirn SC31 Pro is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Fenix E28R V2.0, 18% more.

Do the Fenix E28R V2.0 and Sofirn SC31 Pro use the same battery?

The Fenix E28R V2.0 runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery.

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