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Fenix E12 vs Sofirn SC13
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 713% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 713% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$25.04Most expensive
US$18.6Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
18350 lithium ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable aircraft-grade aluminum buildSimple and easy to use single tail switchGood beam quality with soft, balanced floodLong runtime on low modeIP68 rated water and dust resistance
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
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