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Nitecore TIP SE vs Sofirn SC13B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 240% 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$34.95Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
40 g (1.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
2100 cdLowest candela
9520.5 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
Common praise
High output brightness of 700 lumens in a very compact keychain sizeUSB-C fast charging with visible charge indicatorDual LED design improves brightness and beam uniformityLightweight and durable aluminum alloy body with IP54 ratingLong runtime on low mode up to ~50 hours
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
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
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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