Head-to-Head Comparison

MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA vs Sofirn SP35

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Winner by Profile

Spec
Beam Pattern
Price & Scores2
Price$15$30
MSRP$20$38
Output & Beam7
Max Lumens84 lm2,000 lm
Sustained Lumens60 lm800 lm
Peak Candela16,500 cd
Beam Distance257 m
Beam Patternhybridhybrid
IP RatingIPX4IP68
Impact Resistance1.0 m1.5 m
Runtime3
Runtime (High)120 min
Runtime (500lm)180 min
Turbo Stepdown60 s
Physical5
Weight136 g
Length168 mm126 mm
Head Diameter23.0 mm27.0 mm
Body Diameter16.0 mm26.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
Battery & Charging6
Battery TypeAA21700
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CNoYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoYes
Features7
Switch Typetwistside
Strobe ModeNoYes
Memory ModeNoYes
LockoutNoYes
Moonlight ModeNoYes
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoYes
Checklist9
Impact Resistant
Waterproof
USB-C Rechargeable
Battery Replaceable
Strobe Mode
Memory Mode
Lockout
Magnetic Tailcap
Pocket Clip
Emitter & Optics1
LED / EmitterCree XHP50.2
Category Scores5
Tactical Score74.279.5
EDC Score86.787.8
Value Score100.087.0
Throw Score78.277.6
Flood Score83.286.4
Amazon3
Amazon Reviews4,2934,100
Amazon Rating4.74.5
Release Year2,0102,021

Our Verdict

The MagLite Mini LED 2-Cell AA takes the edge with a stronger value profile (100.0 vs 87.8). It's the better pick for value use. The Sofirn SP35 may still be worth considering for edc applications.

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