Comparison Console
Acebeam W50 2.0 vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10611% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4050% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 556% 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$2999Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
1660 g (58.55 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
6405961 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
5062 m (16608 ft)Highest
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
160 minShortest runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
8 × 18650 Li-ion battery pack (built-in)
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy with hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueLong-range illuminationProfessional useTactical applications
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Incredible beam distance up to 5062 metersZoomable electronic focus with smooth transition from spotlight to floodlightRobust and waterproof design with IP68 ratingBuilt-in USB-C charging and tripod compatibility
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
Very heavy and bulky for handheld carryExtremely high price pointRequires enterprise-level agreement to purchaseShort maximum runtime at highest outputClass 3B laser warning restricts general usage
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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