Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13 vs Sofirn SC13A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% 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$18.6Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)
40 g (1.41 oz)
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)
64.6 mm (2.54 in)
Output
Max lumens
1300 lm
1300 lm
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)
150 m (492 ft)
Max runtime
1050 min
1050 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
18350 rechargeable lithium ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
CampingHikingFishingEmergency useDog walkingOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh maximum brightness with multiple output levelsDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C charging convenienceGood color rendering with high CRI LED (Nichia 519A)Versatile modes including strobeMagnetic tail and hat clip for hands-free use
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
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
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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