Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Olight Oclip Pro S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% 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.
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Hiking and camping▣Inspection tasks▣Search and rescue signaling▣Nighttime outdoor use▣Hands-free tasks
▣Everyday carry▣Compact keychain flashlight▣Emergency use▣Outdoor activities▣Camping and hiking▣Portable hands-free lighting
Common praise
✓Multi-color lighting options including high-purity 365 nm UV light✓Compact, lightweight and portable with strong clip and magnet mount✓Long runtime in Moonlight mode up to 144 hours✓Solid build quality with anodized 6061 aluminum body✓Easy mode selection via rotating dial and side switch
✓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
⚠Turbo mode peak output only sustained for one minute before stepping down⚠Non-removable internal battery⚠Familiarity required to fully utilize complex multi-mode interface
⚠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