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Nitecore LA10 CRI 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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1429% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1429% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA10 CRI stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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$25Most expensive
US$18.6Cheapest
Weight
42.7 g (1.51 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
78.5 mm (3.09 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
85 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
10 m (33 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AA
18350 lithium ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency pendant lightPortable 360-degree flood illumination
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Common praise
Compact and lightweight360-degree flood illuminationLong battery runtimeMagnetic tail cap for attachmentRetractable diffuser for portability
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
Limited beam distance (10 meters only)Low maximum brightness (85 lumens)No included battery
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
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