Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1600 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
High brightness up to 1300 lumens with several selectable output levelsExcellent color rendering (CRI over 90) for realistic color reproductionDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum construction with waterproof (IP68) and shockproof designLightweight and compact size for easy everyday carryConvenient USB-C built-in charging and magnetic tail for hands-free use
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Very short maximum runtime at highest brightness (2 minutes)No specific details on max candela or precise impact resistance beyond 1 meter dropSome users may find the UI complex due to Anduril firmware
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