Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI GITD vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 333% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 333% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 129% 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$28.95Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
12 g (0.42 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1260 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
71 m (233 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery (130mAh)
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Micro USB port (USB-C port mentioned once but micro USB is majority)
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Head: stainless steel alloy; Body: phosphorescent reinforced polycarbonate (PC V0)
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC keychain lightCounterfeit detection using UV lightReading or camping with high CRI lightUse in wet and weather conditions due to IP66 rating
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and ultra lightweight at 12 gramsGlows in the dark after UV or sunlight exposureGood output of 300 lumens for sizeVersatile auxiliary LEDs for UV and high CRI lightingRechargeable battery with USB chargingIP66 rating allows use in wet conditionsSimple one-button interface
High brightness up to 1300 lumens with several selectable output levelsExcellent color rendering (CRI over 90) for realistic color reproductionDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum construction with waterproof (IP68) and shockproof designLightweight and compact size for easy everyday carryConvenient USB-C built-in charging and magnetic tail for hands-free use
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance of 1 meterShorter maximum runtime at highest brightness (30 min turbo)Micro USB charging port instead of USB-C on some versions
Very short maximum runtime at highest brightness (2 minutes)No specific details on max candela or precise impact resistance beyond 1 meter dropSome users may find the UI complex due to Anduril firmware
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online