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Fenix LD12R vs Sofirn SC13
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 294% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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$73.21Most expensive
US$18.6Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Highest
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
18350 lithium ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong maximum brightness of 600 lumensVersatile dual light outputs (main and side LEDs)Convenient USB-C charging portFully waterproof with IP68 ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersMagnetic clip for hands-free use on metal surfacesCompatibility with both 14500 rechargeable and AA batteries
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
Decreased performance in cold weather when using certain NiMH batteriesHigh mode not accessible with AA batteriesRequires precise assembly to maintain reliable contactOccasional contact issues in cold environments
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
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