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Nitecore NU06 LE vs Sofirn SC13B

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

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Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 127% 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 NU06 LE — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Nitecore NU06 LE — Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz)Nitecore NU06 LE — Length: 29.5 mm (1.16 in)Nitecore NU06 LE — Retail price: US$26.95Nitecore NU06 LE — Max lumens: 15 lmNitecore NU06 LE — Max runtime: 4500 minSofirn SC13B — Beam distance: 217 m (712 ft)Sofirn SC13B — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13B — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13B — Retail price: US$32.99Sofirn SC13B — Max lumens: 1300 lmSofirn SC13B — Max runtime: 10200 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$26.95Cheapest
US$32.99Most expensive
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
9520.5 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polycarbonate
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Outdoor Activities▣Law Enforcement Personnel▣Attachment To Bags, Helmets, MOLLE Systems, Hook And Loop Surfaces
▣Everyday Carry▣Compact Keychain Flashlight▣Emergency Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping And Hiking▣Portable Hands Free Lighting
Common praise
✓Versatile Mounting With Magnetic, Hook And Loop, MOLLE Brackets✓Long Runtime For Its Size✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Effective Multi Color Signaling With Multiple Modes
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Brightness Relative To Size✓Built In USB C Charging Works Well And Charges In About 1.5 Hours✓Included 18350 Battery And Accessories Provide Good Value✓Lockout Mode Prevents Accidental Activation✓Magnetic Tail Cap For Hands Free Attachment✓Good User Interface With Mode Memory And Indicator Switch
Common complaints
⚠Limited Maximum Brightness (15 Lumens)⚠Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)
⚠Low Cri And Cold White Tint Around 6000 6500k⚠Output Does Not Fully Reach Claimed 1300 Lumens, More Like 1000 Lumens Sustained⚠Beam Has Ring Artifacts Due To Fresnel Lens⚠Short Turbo Runtime With Quick Stepdown⚠Side Switch With Button Terminal Instead Of Spring On Battery End⚠Not Ideal For Long Runtime Heavy Use Beyond A Few Hours

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