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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1757% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1757% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 329% 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$31Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Technical inspection (e.g., document verification, banknote check)Outdoor activities (camping, hiking)Medical and family use
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact portable design comparable to a penHigh color rendering index (CRI 90) for natural color renderingUV light useful for detecting counterfeit currency and documentsLong runtime on low mode (up to 75 hours)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and stainless steel switchEffective waterproof and impact resistance (IP68, 1 meter)
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
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes
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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