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Fenix LD15R vs Sofirn SC13B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8400% 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$55Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
9520.5 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
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
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
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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