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Fenix E12 vs Sofirn SC13A

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 713% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 713% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Fenix E12 — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Fenix E12 — Weight: 27.3 g (0.96 oz)Fenix E12 — Length: 76.6 mm (3.02 in)Fenix E12 — Retail price: US$25.04Fenix E12 — Max lumens: 160 lmFenix E12 — Max runtime: 4200 minSofirn SC13A — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Sofirn SC13A — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13A — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13A — Retail price: US$28Sofirn SC13A — Max lumens: 1300 lmSofirn SC13A — Max runtime: 1050 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
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 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
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 Carry▣Camping▣General Hiking Use▣Beginners And Kids▣Professional Spare EDC
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Fishing▣Emergency Use▣Dog Walking▣Outdoor Activities
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Build✓Simple And Easy To Use Single Tail Switch✓Good Beam Quality With Soft, Balanced Flood✓Long Runtime On Low Mode✓Ip68 Rated Water And Dust Resistance
✓High Brightness Up To 1300 Lumens With Several Selectable Output Levels✓Excellent Color Rendering (cri Over 90) For Realistic Color Reproduction✓Durable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Construction With Waterproof (ip68) And Shockproof Design✓Lightweight And Compact Size For Easy Everyday Carry✓Convenient USB C Built In Charging And Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes⚠No Memory Function⚠No Included Pocket Clip⚠Beam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
⚠Very Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (2 Minutes)⚠No Specific Details On Max Candela Or Precise Impact Resistance Beyond 1 Meter Drop⚠Some Users May Find The Ui Complex Due To Anduril Firmware

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