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Sofirn SC13 vs Sofirn SC31T

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Sofirn SC31T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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.

Sofirn SC13 — Beam distance: 150 m (492 ft)Sofirn SC13 — Weight: 40 g (1.41 oz)Sofirn SC13 — Length: 64.6 mm (2.54 in)Sofirn SC13 — Retail price: US$18.6Sofirn SC13 — Max lumens: 1300 lmSofirn SC13 — Max runtime: 1050 minSofirn SC31T — Beam distance: 243.6 m (799 ft)Sofirn SC31T — Weight: 67 g (2.36 oz)Sofirn SC31T — Length: 125.5 mm (4.94 in)Sofirn SC31T — Retail price: US$31Sofirn SC31T — Max lumens: 2000 lmSofirn SC31T — Max runtime: 1380 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$18.6Cheapest
US$31Most expensive
Weight
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
67 g (2.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
125.5 mm (4.94 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
14832 cd
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
243.6 m (799 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1050 minShortest runtime
1380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18350 lithium ion
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (built-in)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Daily Carry▣Camping▣Hiking▣Emergency Use▣Dog Walking▣Fishing▣Pocket Carry▣Hands Free Use With Hat Clip Or Magnetic Tail
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣High Output Illumination▣Rechargeable Convenience
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Maximum Brightness With Multiple Output Levels✓Durability With Ip68 Waterproof Rating And 1 Meter Impact Resistance✓USB C Charging Convenience✓Good Color Rendering With High Cri LED (nichia 519a)✓Versatile Modes Including Strobe✓Magnetic Tail And Hat Clip For Hands Free Use
✓High Maximum Output Of 2000 Lumens✓Dual Switch Interface For Tactical Use✓Integrated USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Includes Comprehensive Accessory Kit (battery, Clip, Lanyard, Spare O Rings)✓Affordable Price Point Around 30 Usd✓Memorable Simple And Functional User Interface
Common complaints
⚠Reports Of Potential Battery Spring Failure Leading To Device Overheating (not Confirmed As A Common Issue)
⚠Pwm Present On Most Modes Though Fairly Fast And Mostly Unnoticeable⚠Oscillating Temperature Regulation On Turbo Mode⚠Clip Is A Friction Fit, Unidirectional, And Not Deep Carry⚠Tailstanding Is Unstable Due To Cutouts And Switch Cap Design⚠Output May Not Fully Meet Manufacturer Spec At Sustained Turbo⚠Some Users Prefer Anduril Ui Available On Pro Variant

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