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Sofirn SC13 vs Sofirn SC31T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31T stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% 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 SC31T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 carryCampingHikingEmergency useDog walkingFishingPocket carryHands-free use with hat clip or magnetic tail
Tactical useEDCHigh output illuminationRechargeable convenience
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 maximum output of 2000 lumensDual switch interface for tactical useIntegrated USB-C charging with included cableGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIncludes comprehensive accessory kit (battery, clip, lanyard, spare o-rings)Affordable price point around 30 USDMemorable 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 unnoticeableOscillating temperature regulation on turbo modeClip is a friction-fit, unidirectional, and not deep-carryTailstanding is unstable due to cutouts and switch cap designOutput may not fully meet manufacturer spec at sustained turboSome users prefer Anduril UI available on Pro variant
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