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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Sofirn SC13B
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. Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1757% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 SC13B 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 SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1757% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 127% 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$31Cheapest
US$32.99Most expensive
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 cdLowest candela
9520.5 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
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
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
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)
Compact and lightweight designHigh brightness relative to sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works well and charges in about 1.5 hoursIncluded 18350 battery and accessories provide good valueLockout mode prevents accidental activationMagnetic tail cap for hands-free attachmentGood user interface with mode memory and indicator switch
Common complaints
No included batteryNon-rechargeableRelatively low maximum brightness and beam distance compared to larger flashlightsUV mode runtime significantly shorter than white modes
Low CRI and cold white tint around 6000-6500KOutput does not fully reach claimed 1300 lumens, more like 1000 lumens sustainedBeam has ring artifacts due to fresnel lensShort turbo runtime with quick stepdownSide switch with button terminal instead of spring on battery endNot ideal for long runtime heavy use beyond a few hours
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