Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A 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 SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 929% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseTool Kit Or Toolbox LightUsers Needing Anti Roll ShapeUsers Wanting Waterproof Light
CampingHikingFishingEmergency UseDog WalkingOutdoor Activities
Common praise
Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)Anti Roll Pentagon ShapeGood Output And RuntimeConvenient Battery With Onboard USB C ChargingNice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
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
No Knurling Makes Grip Less SecureTailcap Is Small And Fiddly To UnscrewNo Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
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
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