Comparison Console
Sofirn SC13 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 775% 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$46.99Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
14600 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
242 m (794 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1050 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Daily carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
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
Excellent value for money with advanced Anduril controlsStrong maximum output for the priceRechargeable and uses replaceable 18650 batteryCompact and lightweight designUSB-C charging convenienceMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Common complaints
Reports of potential battery spring failure leading to device overheating (not confirmed as a common issue)
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
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