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Olight S1 Mini Baton vs Sofirn SC13B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% 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
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% 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.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 467% 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$50Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
2500 cdLowest candela
9520.5 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free lighting
Common praise
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
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
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture
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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