Sofirn IF22A vs Sofirn SC33 size comparison

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The Sofirn SC33 is 3.9 mm (0.15 in) longer than the Sofirn IF22A, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 10 g lighter (without battery).

Sofirn IF22A · 127.1 mmSofirn SC33 · 131 mm

The Sofirn SC33 is 3.9 mm (0.15 in) longer than the Sofirn IF22A, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 10 g lighter (without battery).

Dimensions

Sofirn IF22A
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Sofirn SC33
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Length127.1 mm (5.00 in)131 mm (5.16 in)+3.9 mm
Head / width42 mm (1.65 in)32 mm (1.26 in)−10 mm
Body28 mm (1.10 in)—
Weight120 g without battery110 g without battery−10 g
Battery2170021700
Max output2,100 lm5,200 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricenot verified yetfrom $41.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Pocket thrower
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Only head diameter listed

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IF22A vs SC33: how they differ

Size and weight

The Sofirn IF22A is the shorter light: 127.1 mm (5.00 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 3.9 mm (3%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC33 is 10 mm slimmer (32 vs 42 mm). The Sofirn SC33 is 10 g lighter (110 g vs 120 g, without battery).

Brightness and throw

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 2,100 lm for the Sofirn IF22A, 148% more.

Battery

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Type

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

Which should you buy?

Choose the Sofirn IF22A if you want a shorter light (3.9 mm shorter). Choose the Sofirn SC33 if you want a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower), less weight (10 g lighter) and more output (5,200 lm vs 2,100 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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IF22A vs SC33 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn IF22A or the Sofirn SC33?

The Sofirn IF22A is the shorter light: 127.1 mm (5.00 in) against 131 mm (5.16 in), a difference of 3.9 mm (3%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC33 is 10 mm slimmer (32 vs 42 mm). The Sofirn SC33 is 10 g lighter (110 g vs 120 g, without battery).

Which is brighter, the Sofirn IF22A or the Sofirn SC33?

The Sofirn SC33 is rated brighter: 5,200 lm maximum vs 2,100 lm for the Sofirn IF22A, 148% more.

Do the Sofirn IF22A and Sofirn SC33 use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

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