Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% 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$29.95Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
150 m (492 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGiftingOutdoor UseCamping And HikingUp Close Illumination
CampingHikingFishingEmergency UseDog WalkingOutdoor Activities
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight DesignHigh Quality Anodized Aluminum BodyGood Max Output Of 300 LumensConvenient Tail Switch With Smooth ActionDual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A HeadlampSoft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up UseCompatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
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
Not Compatible With Lithium Ion BatteriesSome Users Find Grip Knurling AverageLimited To Two Main Output Levels Plus MoonlightNo Onboard ChargingRuntime On High Mode Is Limited Due To StepdownNo Included Lanyard
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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