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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