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Nitecore MT06MD vs Sofirn SC13A

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 622% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 622% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore MT06MD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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.

Nitecore MT06MD — Beam distance: 58 m (190 ft)Nitecore MT06MD — Weight: 22 g (0.78 oz)Nitecore MT06MD — Length: 128 mm (5.04 in)Nitecore MT06MD — Retail price: US$32Nitecore MT06MD — Max lumens: 180 lmNitecore MT06MD — Max runtime: 2100 minSofirn SC13A — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Sofirn SC13A — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13A — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13A — Retail price: US$28Sofirn SC13A — Max lumens: 1300 lmSofirn SC13A — Max runtime: 1050 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
860 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
58 m (190 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 × AAA
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodising
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Medical Professionals For Pupil Inspection And Injury Diagnosis▣Emts▣Close Up Detailed Tasks▣Household Chores Requiring Flood Light In Close Quarters
▣Camping▣Hiking▣Fishing▣Emergency Use▣Dog Walking▣Outdoor Activities
Common praise
✓High Color Rendering Index (cri >90) For Accurate Color Representation✓Lightweight And Compact Form Factor✓Good Runtime Of Up To 35 Hours✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Alloy Body With Quality Anodizing✓Turns On In Low Mode By Default To Avoid Flashing Patients✓Suitable For Alcohol Sterilization✓Stable And Consistent Output With Efficient Circuitry
✓High Brightness Up To 1300 Lumens With Several Selectable Output Levels✓Excellent Color Rendering (cri Over 90) For Realistic Color Reproduction✓Durable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Construction With Waterproof (ip68) And Shockproof Design✓Lightweight And Compact Size For Easy Everyday Carry✓Convenient USB C Built In Charging And Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
⚠No Mode Memory, Always Starts In Low Mode⚠Threads Are Thin Which Could Affect Durability Long Term⚠Not Rechargeable, Requires Aaa Batteries⚠Not Designed For Tactical Or High Impact Use
⚠Very Short Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (2 Minutes)⚠No Specific Details On Max Candela Or Precise Impact Resistance Beyond 1 Meter Drop⚠Some Users May Find The Ui Complex Due To Anduril Firmware

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