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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