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Nitecore EDC07 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 43% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC07 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC07 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC07 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC07 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC07 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 112% 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$46Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
70 g (2.47 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4410 cdLowest candela
9520.5 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
132 m (433 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
10200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Polycarbonate
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryClose-up workOutdoor walks and distance visibilityEmergency signaling and useHands-free work with tail stand
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designHigh CRI triple color temperature optionsLong runtime especially in ultralow modeIP67 waterproof and impact resistant bodyIntuitive dual-switch operationStrong maximum output for size
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
Plastic body may feel less premium than metalBeam is fairly floody with limited throwTailswitch can be stiff and uncomfortable due to protective teethNo dedicated turbo shortcut in UIDual switches require flipping light to operate for mode changes
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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